Corning announces return as LPGA title sponsor for The Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Corning will be the title sponsor of The Classic, returning to the LPGA schedule in Corning, New York, from May 27-30, 2027, after an 18-year absence. The tournament, which has a $5 million purse, features a historic legacy with past champions like Annika Sorenstam and Yani Tseng. Corning aims to revitalize community engagement through the event, previously canceled amid financial difficulties faced by both the company and the LPGA. With a new name and focus, Corning intends to showcase a broader image beyond its cookware history and to attract support from other prominent local businesses.
- •The Classic will run from May 27-30, 2027, in Corning, New York.
- •Corning last sponsored the event in 2009 before its hiatus.
- •The tournament will feature a purse of $5 million.
- •Past champions include legends like Annika Sorenstam and Yani Tseng.
- •Corning aims to reshape its brand perception beyond cookware.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Corning returns to LPGA as title sponsor after 18-year absence
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