[Golf Topic] LPGA Symetra Tour Changes Title to Epson Tour

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The U.S. Women's Professional Golf (LPGA) Symetra (2nd tier) Tour will be renamed the 'Epson Tour (photo)' starting this year.

On the 27th (Korean time), the LPGA Tour announced, "Epson will serve as the title sponsor of the 2nd tier tour for five years until 2026." The LPGA 2nd tier tour, which began in 1981, has been held under various names including the Futures Tour and Duramed Tour, and from 2012 until last year as the Symetra Tour. This year marks the 42nd season and a fresh start as the Epson Tour. It will begin in March with 21 tournaments scheduled. Epson also promised additional support such as player sponsorship funds, product, and technology assistance.

The LPGA 2nd tier tour has nurtured many top players. Inbee Park (34, KB Financial Group), Lorena Ochoa (Mexico), Nelly Korda, and Stacy Lewis (both from the U.S.) all passed through this stage to become elite players. Epson is a Japanese company specializing in office electronics. President Yasunori Ogawa expressed, "Our partnership with the LPGA will provide a special opportunity to inspire future women leaders and advance our brand."

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