Forsyth Classic Explained

The Forsyth Classic was an event on the Symetra Tour, the LPGA's developmental tour. It had been a part of the Symetra Tour's schedule since 1985. It was held at the Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur, Illinois.

Since 2006, the tournament had been the Symetra Tour's first and only major championship. The tournament underwent two changes for its first season as a major tournament: it became the Tour's first 72-hole event, and the purse increased to $100,000 with the winner receiving $14,000. The winner also receives a sponsor's exemption into the LPGA's State Farm Classic tournament.[1]

From 2010 to 2012, the title sponsor of the tournament was Tate & Lyle, a multinational agri-processor based in England. Between 2013 and 2016, they remained the presenting sponsor.

Winners

Year Winner Notes
Forsyth Classic
Decatur-Forsyth Classic
Unofficial win, shortened to 18 holes[2]
Tate & Lyle Players Championship
Michelob Ultra Duramed Players Championship
2006
Michelob Ultra Futures Charity Golf Classic
2005
2004
Michelob Light Futures Charity Golf Classic
2003
Junior Welfare Association/Michelob Light Futures Charity Golf Classic
2002
2001
2000
JWA/Anheuser-Busch Futures Charity Golf Classic
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
JWA Futures Charity Golf Classic
1990
1989
Magna/Millikin Bank Classic
1988
1987
1986
Decatur Visitors Bureau Classic
1985

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20061107094446/http://duramedfuturestour.com/News/StateFarmExemptionRelease.pdf State Farm Exemption Press Release
  2. Web site: Jimin Kang Declared Unofficial Winner of Shortened 18-Hole Decatur-Forsyth Classic . Symetra Tour . June 14, 2015.