GREETING

Chairperson of TOTO Japan Classic President, Representative Director, TOTO Ltd. Noriaki Kiyota

The TOTO Japan Classic is the only official event of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour held in Japan. The 2024 tournament will proceed as scheduled, featuring 78 top players from both the LPGA Tour and the JLPGA Tour, promising an intense and thrilling competition.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the LPGA's official event in Japan. Over the past half-century, this tournament has served as the stage for many dramatic moments, and this year will be no exception, with new history waiting to be made. So please get ready for an unforgettable experience.

The tournament will be organized to ensure that as many people as possible can enjoy watching the sport. We sincerely hope to see large crowds join the galleries to witness the excitement.

In closing, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the LPGA, the JLPGA, and all others involved for their support and cooperation in making this tournament possible. We wish all players the best of luck.

ABOUT THE EVENT

The LPGA Tour, the pinnacle of world golf,
celebrates its 50th anniversary in Japan.

This tournament began in 1973 as the LPGA JAPAN CLASSIC, got promoted to an official event on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour in 1975. This gathering of the world’s top golfers underwent several name changes - the Mizuno Japan Golf Classic, Mazda Japan Classic, Toray Japan Queens Cup, and Mizuno Classic - before becoming the TOTO Japan Classic in 2015. This year marks the 50th edition of the tournament.

This tournament has seen many notable winners. In 1987, Ayako Okamoto finished second, becoming the first non-American to win the LPGA Tour’s money title. In 1996, Mayumi Hirase, competing as an LPGA Tour member, achieved her first victory on the LPGA tour. In 1998, Hiromi Kobayashi won, marking her second victory of the year on the LPGA tour. From 2001 to 2005, Annika Sorenstam became the first player in history to win five consecutive titles in the same tournament. Momoko Ueda, who won the title in 2007, began full - fledged participation in the LPGA Tour the following year. In 2018, Nasa Hataoka, in her second year on the LPGA tour, won with a total of 14 under par, showcasing her talent to the Japanese fans. Last year, Mone Inami secured her first LPGA Tour victory by holding off the competition by one stroke in a tight battle where seven players were within three strokes, laying the foundation for her full - scale participation in this year’s LPGA tour battle.

This tournament has served as a bridge between the LPGA and JLPGA tours and a triumphant return for players competing on the LPGA Tour. This year’s event is sure to write a new page in LPGA history.

  • Purse

    ＄ 2.0 Ｍ

  • Players

    78

  • Format

    72 holes

  • Race to the
    CME Globe

    500 Ｐ
Tournament Name
：
TOTO JAPAN CLASSIC,
the sole LPGA-sanctioned tournament in Japan.
Tournament Venue
：
Seta Golf Course
Date
：
Thursday, October 31 - Sunday, November 3, 2024
Format
：
72 holes, stroke play limited field
Purse
：
$2,000,000
Race to the CME Globe: 500 Points (Winner)

Player Field

  • LPGA TOUR

    43 players

    Top 43 Available from
    CME Globe Point Ranking
    after FM Global Championship.
    PLAYERS

  • JLPGA TOUR

    35 players

    Top 35 Available from
    Mercedes Ranking
    after Fujitsu Ladeis.
    RANKING

About LPGA TOUR

Originating in the United States and the highest level of women's golf, the governing body, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), was founded in 1950, making it the longest-running women's professional sports association in the world.
The LPGA Tour members are among the best players in the world.
In 2024, the tour features players from 33 countries and regions (with 163 being non-American players), including ten players from Japan: Mone Inami, who secured her spot by winning last year's TOTO Japan Classic, Ayaka Furue, Nasa Hataoka, Yuna Nishimura, Yuka Saso, Mao Saigo, Minami Katsu, Hinako Shibuno, Yuri Yoshida, and Ayako Uehara. The tour spans the globe, holding 33 events in 10 countries and regions, primarily in the contiguous United States, but also in Europe and Asia. The total prize money is $116.3 million (approximately ¥17.45 billion), which is about four times that of the JLPGA Tour. The tour is broadcast in 152 countries and regions.

About CME Globe Points

LPGA Tour members are awarded points based on their performance in each official tournament from the start of the season, with 500 points awarded to the winner, 320 points for second place, 230 points for third place, and 1 point for 80th place. (*Major tournaments earn a 30% increase.)
Top players in the points race will qualify to participate in the Elite Field Asia Series in the fall and the CME Group Tour Championship, the final tournament of the tour season, with a prize of $2 million for the winner. The annual champion of the points race will also receive a $1 million bonus.

TOTO JAPAN CLASSIC Convention Secretariat
tjc@mbs.co.jp