The 11th Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give concluded June 15, crowning Carlota Ciganda as its 2025 champion at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan.
Tournament officials announced the event exceeded its goal for the Meijer Simply Give hunger relief program, raising $1.5 million to help stock the shelves of food pantries across the Midwest. Including this year’s event, the tournament has generated more than 100 million meals.
“The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give continues to grow in popularity and impact,” said Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer.
“We are incredibly grateful for how the community embraced our event again this year, helping set attendance and volunteer records. More importantly, we are proud of the significant impact this tournament has on communities throughout the Midwest. This would not be possible without the staff, volunteers, sponsors, players and spectators who made this a week to remember.”
Ciganda birdied the final two holes on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour victory in more than eight years. This was her third career LPGA Tour victory and first since the 2016 Citi Banamex Lorena Ochoa Invitational.
The victory ties her with Beatriz Recari as the winningest Spanish player in LPGA Tour history with three titles. In addition, she became the second European to claim the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give crown, following Leona Maguire’s 2023 win.
“It feels amazing, obviously, after all these years,” Ciganda said. “I love coming here. It reminds me of Spain where I’m from. Very similar. Lots of trees, peaceful. I love the golf course. Five par 5s; you can hit it hard here.”
With more than 1,400 volunteers, the four-day event offered a variety of family-friendly activities, food experiences and opportunities for fans to engage with their favorite players, making it the most attended Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give yet.
“The 2025 tournament was truly unforgettable, and we’re proud to offer an experience that brings the community together in such a meaningful way,” said Cathy Cooper, executive director of the Meijer LPGA Classic. “We’re so grateful to have the opportunity to bring the LPGA Tour to West Michigan.”
Dates for the 2026 Meijer LPGA Classic will be released in the coming weeks.
In addition, Meijer will donate $25,000 to a hunger-relief organization of Ciganda’s choosing as part of a tradition the retailer started in 2021. Last year’s champion, Lilia Vu, picked The Other Way Ministries in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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