In a significant shift for women's golf, the LPGA will launch a new dual event in Toledo, Ohio in 2025, combining the Epson Tour and Legends of the LPGA, which marks the end of a 40-year tradition of a single tournament.

Tournament director Judd Silverman, who founded the event in 1984, expressed that this new format is designed to connect past players with emerging talent, fostering a sense of continuity in the sport.

Stacy Lewis, a 13-time LPGA winner and Toledo native, will host the new event, highlighting its importance in honoring the history of the game while also nurturing future LPGA stars.

The event will feature a 54-hole tournament format, providing mentorship opportunities between the Legends and Epson Tour players, which aims to build lasting relationships in the golfing community.

The tournament will showcase 102 Epson Tour players alongside 42 LPGA Legends, with the tours integrating for the final round following a 36-hole cut.

Originally established as the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic in 1984, the event has successfully raised $14.3 million for local children's charities and was named after actor Jamie Farr until 2012.

Notable past winners of the Toledo Classic include golf legends Seri Pak and Lydia Ko, while the most recent edition in 2024 was won by Thailand’s Chanettee Wannasaen.

Further details regarding the official name of the new tournament and its prize purses will be announced in the future.