The LPGA has canceled the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship near Los Angeles because the tournament sponsor failed to pay for the 2024 and 2025 tournaments.
The LPGA said in a statement Friday that canceling the tournament was inevitable because the bookmaker failed to fulfill “any part of his payment obligations.”
Nelly Korda was the defending champion at Palos Verdes Golf Club. The tournament was scheduled to take place on March 20-23.
The tour said it will work with title partner Fir Hills and Pak, the Hall of Fame tournament manager, to explore other options.
“We are dedicated to bringing this event back to our schedule to honor the incredible legacy of Seri Pak, who has been a wonderful ambassador for the game and the event,” said Liz Moore, LPGA interim commissioner.
Pak, a native of South Korea, played on the LPGA Tour from 1996 to 2016 and won 25 events, including five majors. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2007.
The Associated Press and Field Level Media contributed to this report.
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