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.State Farm Exemption Press Release
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 NotesForsyth Classic 2019 Jillian Hollis 2018 Isi Gabsa Decatur-Forsyth Classic 2017 Chorphaka Jaengkit 2016 Clariss Guce 2015 Jimin Kang Unofficial win, shortened to 18 holes 2014 Madison Pressel 2013 Sue Kim Tate & Lyle Players Championship 2012 Kristie Smith 2011 Valentine Derrey 2010 Jennifer Song Michelob Ultra Duramed Players Championship 2009 Mina Harigae 2008 Vicky Hurst 2007 Emily Bastel 2006 Salimah Mussani Michelob Ultra Futures Charity Golf Classic 2005 Jenny Gleason 2004 Aram Cho Michelob Light Futures Charity Golf Classic 2003 Stephanie George Junior Welfare Association/Michelob Light Futures Charity Golf Classic 2002 Lorena Ochoa 2001 Angela Buzminski 2000 Nicole Jeray JWA/Anheuser-Busch Futures Charity Golf Classic 1999 Lisa Jensen 1998 Nicole Jeray 1997 Jennifer Feldott 1996 Marilyn Lovander 1995 Lisa Grimes 1994 Laura Broadbent 1993 Margaret Platt 1992 Kristal Parker 1991 Marianne Morris JWA Futures Charity Golf Classic 1990 Denise Baldwin 1989 Vickie Moran Magna/Millikin Bank Classic 1988 Lois Ledbetter 1987 Wendy VerBrugge 1986 Tammie Green Decatur Visitors Bureau Classic 1985 Tammie Green
References
External links Coverage on Symetra Tour's official site