2026 ShopRite LPGA Classic new benefits and Team ShopRite ambassadors

One of the oldest events on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), the Atlantic City Classic in 1986 was the first iteration of what has become a tradition on the LPGA Tour: The ShopRite LPGA Classic will host the 38th edition of the tournament May 29th to 31st.

The 144-woman field will experience some changes for this year's edition of the tournament. After 13 years, the ShopRite LPGA Classic new presenting sponsor is Wakefern Food Corp, which has opened the door for new opportunities for the ladies who participate in this year's event.

In 2025, 34 players crossed the million-dollar earning mark, a new record for the LPGA Tour.  With eight women winning more than $2 million on tour last year, the world of women's golf is one of the most financially beneficial in the female sports landscape.

New Benefits at 2026 ShopRite LPGA Classic

ShopRite has announced new initiatives that "Reinforce (their) Commitment" to Women's Golf, and the annual ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Wakefern.

For the second consecutive year, the entire 144-woman tournament field competing in the ShopRite LPGA will receive complimentary lodging accommodations. The players will also be competing for a $2 million purse, a 14.3 percent increase over last year's tournament.

“We believe in empowering women athletes and creating opportunities for them to succeed – on and off the course. We are also committed to supporting the people and communities that make this tournament so special." said Wakefern President Mike Stigers in a press release.
"Through our partnership with the LPGA Tour, the ShopRite LPGA powered by Wakefern brings those values together – helping players compete at their best while giving back to communities in meaningful ways. We’re proud to continue building on that tradition as we look ahead to the 38th edition of the tournament this May."

Four women's golfers have been selected for this year's Team ShopRite, a group of ladies who embody a love for the game of golf along with a commitment to give back:

*Cheyenne Knight: Since debuting on the LPGA Tour in 2019, Knight has won two tournaments (2019, 2023), along with 15 career Top 10 finishes. After giving birth to her first son in December, Knight has been on Maternity Leave this season, but will on-site throughout tournament week.

*Azahara Munoz: Winner of the 2010 LPGA Rookie of the Year Award, she finished tied for fifth place in last year's ShopRite LPGA Classic. Munoz has made the cut in 51 percent of tournaments played over the last four years, and is a member of the “Moms on Tour” as she brings her young son with her to tour events.

*Gianna Clemente: Just 18 years old, she is a two-time winner of the Junior Solheim Cup (2023, 2024), and this is her third consecutive year as a tournament sponsor invitation. Clemente has finished under par in five of her first seven starts as a rookie on the Epson Tour this year as she works towards earning her LPGA Tour Card.

*Rachel Kuehn: In her second year on the Epson Tour, this is also Kuehn's second year receiving a sponsor invitation. With two top ten finishes in her last three tournaments, Kuehn has gotten better as the 2026 season has progressed.

Ticket packages for exclusive hospitality experiences, along with general admission tickets are available at the ShopRite LPGA website. The Seaview Bay Golf Course in Galloway is one of the oldest golf courses in New Jersey, and is ranked as one of the best in the United States

973 ESPN Radio South Jersey will be broadcasting live on location for the first two days of the 2026 ShopRite LPGA Classic: The Sports Bash with Mike Gill 2-6pm on Friday, May 29th, and Hanging with Hennig on Saturday, May 30th from 12-3pm.