The 12th annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give teed off at Blythefield Country Club, bringing together professional female golfers competing for a share of the $3.25 million purse and inspiring young spectators in the gallery.
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LPGA tournament inspires young female golfers at Blythefield Country Club
Among the fans were many young girls who came to watch their professional role models in action.
Nine-year-old Lacey Day of Rockford attended the tournament with her father, Brandon, and received a golf ball from a player.
“I think it’s a really fun sport; it’s like watching them is kind of cool to watch them,” Lacey said…