Céline Boutier, Perrine Delacour and Agathe Laisné will be at the start of the fourth edition of the T-Mobile Match Play, sponsored by MGM Rewards, will take place at Shadow Creek, Las Vegas, with an expanded field of 96 golfers. These major changes promise an exceptional golf experience for both players and spectators.

The T-Mobile Match Play: Boutier, Delacour and Laisné at the start.

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Big changes are in place for the fourth edition of the T-Mobile Match Play presented by MGM Rewards. With a new sponsor, a new format, a new date and new benefits for the players, a lot has changed in this unique event of the LPGA Tour, what remains unchanged is that the best players in the world once again compete in a five-day competition Shadow Creek (Las Vegas).

The remodeled Las Vegas leg has undergone some major changes this season. For starters, the event moved from May to April in the 2024 calendar, allowing more players to take the start. Then, the prize pool was increased by 30% to $2 million and with the addition of a new title sponsor, T-Mobile, the tournament will cover hotel costs for all players.

Here is a summary of the other changes:

  • The number of participants increased from 65 to 96
  • Players previously competed in a group play format, but starting this week they will compete in stroke play from Wednesday to Friday, with a cut for the top 65 players and ties after 36 holes
  • After 54 holes, the top eight players will qualify for the weekend's match-play competition.
  • The quarterfinals and semifinals will take place on Saturday and the championship match on Sunday.

Nelly Korda unstoppable

Sunday, the champion Nelly korda will be present at Shadow Creek. Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings No. 1 Nelly Korda prepares to tee off in the desert, after notching her third consecutive victory on the LPGA Tour.

Title Defense

Last season, Pajaree Anannarukarn survived the desert sun and scorching temperatures to earn her second career LPGA Tour victory at the T-Mobile Match Play. Anannarukarn won seven matches in five days, including the championship match against Ayaka Furue, whom she beat 3 and 1. Anannarukarn will look to get lucky once again in Las Vegas, as she is still looking for her first top 10 spot of the year. Furue, who has finished second in the competition in match play the last two seasons, will certainly be one to watch at Shadow Creek as she has already posted four top-10 results in six starts this year.

Last chance to qualify for the Chevron Championship

The outcome of the T-Mobile Match Play will determine the final roster of the Chevron Championship, the first major tournament of the season, which begins in two weeks in Houston, Texas. Players who have not yet qualified for the major championship will have the opportunity to do so by scoring a victory in Las Vegas or finishing in style, which could move them up the Race to the CME Globe rankings. Currently, the threshold to enter the field is position No. 102 in the points race, a spot currently held by Hee Young Park, Caroline Inglis, Weiwei Zhang and Jennifer Song. The Chevron Championship field will be finalized on Sunday, April 7 with a total of 132 players.

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Nelly Korda unstoppable