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In its 10th year of great golf while supporting communities in need, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give continued to support and unite various local and diverse-owned restaurants throughout...

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give provides us an opportunity to engage the community in support of local food pantries, all while enjoying a weekend filled with events, food, golf and of...

By Jeff Babineau Original story: https://meijerlpgaclassic.com/news/kordas-improved-positive-attitude-was-found-on-the-shelf-at-21-meijer BELMONT, Mich. – The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give...

The 2024 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is continuing its unwavering commitment to feeding hungry families across the Midwest with a record-breaking donation goal of $2 million. In the spirit...

Amy Huss was hooked after her first year volunteering at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. In addition to raising money for a cause close to her heart, she loves the camaraderie of...

On Sunday afternoon, as Nelly Korda approached the 18th green of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, 14-year-old Sophia Howard was running across the fairways of the other holes in the hopes...

We are excited to announce the first-ever Meijer LPGA Run & Walk Virtual Challenge for Simply Give. “When we realized our traditional in-person 5k wasn’t in the cards for this year’s event,...

Tickets to the tournament touted as the Most Family Friendly and Best "Foodie" Experience on the LPGA tour – are now available online. The seventh annual tournament, which features the three-day...

After his first year as a volunteer for the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give in 2019 as a standard bearer, Peter Crawford will return this year as a marshal. After he found his first year as a...

Ell Donelson joined the Meijer team less than a year ago to help open Woodward Corner Market, the new small format store in Royal Oak. But in that short time, she noticed how the Meijer LPGA...

Having attended the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give for the last 5 years, Kristin Brouwers considers herself an expert spectator, but this year she wants more. “This will be my first year as...

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is looking for more volunteers than ever – 1,200 to be exact – to help ensure this tournament remains one of the premier stops on the LPGA Tour. “The...

The 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give was recognized as the Most Family Friendly and Best “Foodie” Experience on Tour during the Gold Driver Awards held by the LPGA tournament partners....

Tournament week began with a visit to the St. Alphonsus Food Center on Monday with Executive Chairman Hank Meijer and LPGA Pros Kris Tamulis and Jaclyn Lee. Together they toured the facility and...

On Day 2 of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, the Celebrity Pro-Am took place at Egypt Valley Country Club. LPGA pros were joined on the course by dozens of celebrities ranging from...

The Meijer LPGA Classic Official Pro-Am was held on Wednesday, June 12, during tournament week. The Pro-Am, which was held at Blythefield Country Club, paired some of the best LPGA professional...

Despite rain delays, 144 LPGA professionals hit the golf course on Thursday, June 13, for the first round of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. The crowds also braved the weather to take in...

The Grand Taste and the Grand Taste Garden – known as the best food experience on any tour – remained popular spots on the course during the 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. The tents...

The Meijer LGPA Classic for Simply Give is an event for the entire family but there was so much for kids to do besides watch golf. In addition to watching the LPGA professionals, young golf fans...

Despite a slow start due to heavy rains, the sixth annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give concluded Sunday, June 16, with a win by Canada’s Brooke Henderson and a donation commitment of $1.1...

Tickets to the 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give are now available at Michigan Meijer stores. The sixth annual tournament will be held June 11-16 at Blythefield Country Club. Daily tickets...

Tickets to two of the summer’s hottest events — the 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give and its three-day food event, Grand Taste — are now available online. The sixth annual tournament...

Even though the 2018 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give was awarded the “Best Fan Experience” by the LPGA Tour, tournament officials aren’t just taking it easy this year. To build upon that...

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is more than just a golf tournament. It’s an opportunity for the entire community to come together to have fun while supporting the Meijer Simply Give...

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is looking for more volunteers than ever to support the tournament that was recently named the Best Family Experience on the LPGA Tour. Volunteer...

After helping execute the marketing for the 2018 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, Sallie Crumbacher signed up for the golf tournament’s accompanying 5k Run & Walk presented by Kellogg’s...

Amanda McVay has participated in the Meijer LPGA Classic 5k Run & Walk presented by Kellogg’s every year because she loves running. “Running provides me a time to myself to feel active as well...

The Meijer LPGA Classic 5k Run & Walk will return for tournament week as an official 5k, giving running the opportunity to use their times to qualify for other USA Track & Field (USATF) events....

For the first time in tournament history, the Meijer LGPA Classic for Simply Give Champion donated a portion of her winnings back to the retailer’s Simply Give program. So Yeon Ryu from the...

On Sunday, the 5th annual Meijer LPGA Classic concluded with a victory by So Yeon Ryu (Republic of Korea) and a donation of $1.1 million to the Meijer Simply Give program. “The Meijer LPGA...

On Saturday, Anna Nordqvist (Sweden) and Lee-Anne Pace (South Africa) shot matching rounds of 8-under par and now sit tied atop the leaderboard at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. Both...

On Friday, So Yeon Ryu (Republic of Korea) shot 5-under par to take a one-shot lead at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. Sandra Gal (Germany) and Sakura Yokomine (Japan) are tied for second...

Thursday marked the first day of play at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. So Yeon Ryu (Republic of Korea) and Kelly Shon (USA) took an early lead at Blythefield Country Club, both shooting...

On Wednesday, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give hosted its official pro-am at Blythefield Country Club. More than 50 groups competed alongside LPGA professionals, and one participant made...

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is underway this week, welcoming 144 of the world’s best women golfers to Blythefield Country Club. LPGA Professional Brittany Benvenuto took time away...

On Tuesday, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give hosted a junior clinic at Egypt Valley Country Club. More than 150 kids attended the free clinic, sponsored by P&G, which featured fun...

Throughout tournament week for the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, fans can text to donate to support the cause. Simply text SimplyGive — all one word — to 444999. Other ways to help feed...

Representatives with the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give teamed up with LPGA Pro Brittany Lang during its Media Day event to announce a $1 million goal for the 5th annual tournament and make a...

Run #forehunger at the Meijer LPGA Classic 5k Run & Walk presented by Kellogg’s, and this year, kids 10 and under can participate in a one mile fun run. Registration is open online for the race...

Tickets to the 2018 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give — held June 12-17 at Blythefield Country Club — are now available online at meijerLPGAclassic.com. General admission tickets include...

Back for its fifth year, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is seeking more than 700 volunteers to fill a variety of roles, ranging from marshals and standard bearers to transportation and...

Indianapolis Colts fans received a treat from Meijer at the team’s Opening Day of 2017 Summer Training Camp at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Meijer Grand Taste truck was on site at the free event,...

Skies cleared after a rainy start to the fourth and final day of play at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give and after a tight leaderboard throughout the day, Canadian LPGA Professional Brooke...

Saturday morning, the third day of play at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, began with a rainy start. But that didn’t stop a few hundred runners from completing the Meijer 5K Run & Walk...

Day two of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give teed off on the sunny morning of Friday, June 16. After a commanding lead the previous day, LPGA pro Brooke Henderson maintained her position in...

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give officially teed off at 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 15. LPGA pro Joanna Klatten was the first off the first tee, beginning a day full of golf with over 140...

There’s an even simpler way to donate to the Simply Give program at this year’s Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. Throughout tournament week, donations can be made in any denomination by...

The third day of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give began with the Official Pro-Am, where members of the community were able to pair up with LPGA golfers for 18 holes before the...

On its second day, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give hosted the Celebrity Pro-Am at Egypt Valley Country Club, where over 30 teams of players partnered with athletes, media personnel and...

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give has officially kicked-off a week of festivities in Grand Rapids with player practices and a team member celebration. On Monday, June 12, Meijer team members...