The defending champion is ready. Two-time defending champion Hannah Green is looking to make history at the JM Eagle LA Championship by winning the event for a third consecutive season, a feat no player has achieved. After capturing her first win in nearly four years in 2023 in a thrilling three-person playoff, Green dominated last year’s tournament with a three-stroke victory over Maja Stark. The Australian’s standout 2024 season saw her win three times on the LPGA Tour. Green has started the 2025 season strongly, with two top-10 finishes in her first four starts, setting her up well for her title defense. So what about the format at the championship?
To answer your question, yes, there is a cut at the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship, and it’s made after 36 holes, or two rounds, of play. The top 65 players and ties will advance to the final two rounds, competing for the championship title. This standard strokeplay tournament spans 72 holes, with the player posting the lowest cumulative score over four rounds taking home the win. The format is straightforward, with each player vying for the best possible score on each hole, and the leaderboard reflecting the total strokes taken throughout the tournament.
The JM Eagle LA Championship is a significant event on the LPGA Tour, attracting top-ranked players from around the world. The tournament has a rich history, and this year’s edition promises to be just as exciting. The event is being held at El Caballero Country Club in Los Angeles, a change of scenery from the usual Wilshire Country Club, which is currently undergoing renovations. Despite the change in venue, fans can expect the same level of competition and excitement that this tournament has come to offer. The championship is a great opportunity for players to test their skills against the best in the world and to earn valuable points and prize money.
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One of the most appealing aspects of the JM Eagle LA Championship is its substantial prize fund. The 2024 edition offered a purse of $3.75 million, a significant incentive for players competing in the tournament. With its rich history, talented field, substantial prize fund, and the invited player the JM Eagle LA Championship is an event not to be missed.
Who is invited to play the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship?
Sophia Popov, a player with ties to the City of Angels, has received one of three sponsor exemptions available this week at the JM Eagle LA Championship. Popov, the 2020 AIG Women’s Open winner, attended the University of Southern California and will make her fourth start of the season at El Caballero Country Club. Although she missed the cut last year in L.A., Popov is looking to make a strong impression this time around.
The other two sponsor exemptions went to Caroline Canales, a resident of nearby Calabasas, who will make her LPGA Tour debut and turn professional this week, and Asterisk Talley, a 16-year-old who finished runner-up at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur earlier this month. Talley has a unique advantage, having competed at El Caballero Country Club last year during the U.S. Girls Junior Championship, where she finished runner-up. Canales, a senior at UCLA, was an Honorable Mention All-American for the 2023-2024 season, making her debut an exciting opportunity. Who do you think is going to win the tournament? Let us know in the comment section below!
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