Jersey City, NJ, November 18, 2024 – The Mizuho Americas Open, title sponsored by the US regional arm of Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE: MFG), today announced the dates for its 2025 tournament. On the heels of World #1 Nelly Korda making LPGA history with six tournament wins in seven starts at the 2024 Mizuho Americas Open, and Rose Zhang capturing a historic victory in her first LPGA tournament at the inaugural event in 2023, the Mizuho Americas Open will take place May 8 – 11, 2025 at the iconic Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City. In addition, the volunteer registration is open and corporate hospitality packages are available.
“We are excited to announce the kick-off of the 2025 Mizuho Americas Open,” said Caila Roberts, Tournament Director at Excel Sports Management. “With memorable finishes at our first two tournaments, I’m looking forward to seeing what happens this year at Liberty National.”
Volunteer packages, priced at $75, are valued at over $300 and include: An official volunteer uniform, admission to the tournament for the week, two weekly grounds passes for friends and family, meals provided per shift, and an invitation to the volunteer appreciation party.
There is an assortment of critical on-course and behind-the-scenes positions available, such as marshaling, scoring, transportation, and hospitality services, among others, with volunteers receiving an up-close-and-personal experience while assisting a world-class, professional golf tournament. For more info visit mizuhoamericasopen.com/volunteer.
“The Mizuho Americas Open returns with its groundbreaking format, featuring the best LPGA players in the world competing side-by-side with the top-ranked junior golfers,” said Roberts. “We are confident this year’s Mizuho Americas Open will once again stand out as an elite event on the LPGA calendar.
2025 corporate hospitality packages for the Mizuho Americas Open are available for both individuals and corporations seeking the ultimate entertainment experience. For those seeking to explore corporate hospitality or sponsorship options, please visit mizuhoamericasopen.com/partners.
“Our corporate hospitality offerings are perfect for individuals or corporations looking to entertain and experience the best of women’s professional golf, at a truly iconic venue,” said Roberts.
LPGA Tour icon and Mizuho Americas Brand Ambassador Michelle Wie West will once again serve as Tournament Host, while participating in a full line-up of activities during tournament week. In addition to one of the strongest fields on the LPGA Tour, 24 of the top juniors in the Rolex AJGA Girls Rankings will also be competing at Liberty National, as the Mizuho Americas Open will concurrently host the AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) Invitational. This groundbreaking format creates an unprecedented week of education, mentorship, and access to inspire the next generation of LPGA Tour players.
For information on volunteers and corporate hospitality please visit www.mizuhoamericasopen.com. Follow @MizuhoLPGA on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest news on the event.
About the Mizuho Americas Open
The Mizuho Americas Open is a purpose-driven tournament on the LPGA Tour. As title sponsor, Mizuho Americas created and drove the vision for a distinctive and premium event that celebrates women and advances the next generation, with a charitable focus on providing leadership and life skills to young girls from low-income communities. Played at the prestigious Liberty National Golf Club, with LPGA icon Michelle Wie West as celebrity host, the tournament features an elevated purse and a unique junior component where the AJGA’s stars of tomorrow compete alongside the best women golfers in the world.
About Mizuho Americas
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 17th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion, according to S&P Global 2024. Mizuho’s 65,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 36 countries and 850 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody, and research to corporate, private equity, and institutional clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe, and Asia. Mizuho employs approximately 3,500 professionals, for more information visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
About the LPGA
The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women, with a goal to change the face of golf by making the sport more accessible and inclusive. Created in 1950 by 13 Founders, the Association celebrates a diverse and storied history. The LPGA Tour competes across the globe, reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. The Epson Tour, the LPGA’s official qualifying tour, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA also holds a joint-venture collaboration with the Ladies European Tour (LET), increasing playing opportunities for female golfers in Europe. Across the Tours, the LPGA represents players in more than 60 countries. Additionally, the LPGA Foundation has empowered and supported girls and women since 1991, most notably through LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the only national program of its kind, which annually engages with nearly 100,000 girls. The LPGA Amateur Golf Association and LPGA Women’s Network provide virtual and in-person connections to female golfers around the world, while LPGA Professionals are educators, business leaders and game changers dedicated to growing the game of golf for everyone.
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About Liberty National Golf Club
One of the world’s most iconic golf locales, Liberty National Golf Club is located along the Hudson River in Jersey City, NJ, with striking views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Manhattan skyline. Liberty National fittingly opened on July 4, 2006, and is guided by the vision and leadership of former Reebok Founder, Chairman & CEO Paul Fireman and his son Dan Fireman, managing partner of Fireman Capital Partners. Designed by US Open Champion Tom Kite and esteemed golf course mastermind Bob Cupp, Liberty National is kept in tournament ready playing condition. Liberty National hosted The Presidents Cup in 2017 as well as multiple PGA TOUR FedExCup Playoff events. For more information about Liberty National Golf Club, visit www.libertynationalgc.com.
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