It has also unveiled details of the qualifying system for the previously announced LPGA Playoffs at The ADT, which awards a $1million payout to the winner, the highest in the history of women’s golf.
LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens said: “The momentum from this season–with a 33 per cent increase in combined cable and network viewership, 14 per cent increase in attendance, booming LPGA.com traffic, 20 different winners and 10 Rolex first-time winners from all corners of the globe, shows that we are poised for a fantastic 2006.”
The playoffs are made up of a year-long competitive structure that includes a ‘regular season’ that splits the schedule into two halves.
Fifteen players from each half will qualify for the playoffs using a performance-based points system throughout the year, plus two wild cards.
