Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship Returns to Great River Golf Club, Milford, CT

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Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship Presented By Munich Re

Returns July 7 – 13, 2025 at Great River Golf Club, Milford, CT

 

The Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship returns to Great River Golf Club in Milford, CT for the third time, now with a new Presenting Partner, Munich Re, the parent company to one of Connecticut’s most iconic brands, Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB).

“We are thrilled to bring back the Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship to Connecticut for the third consecutive year as the official qualifying tour of the LPGA,” said Karen Goyette, Hartford HealthCare’s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer.

“I am immensely proud of the championship and its remarkable growth and support of the community over the past two years. This event has evolved into a prestigious four-day tournament, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of the players. Our partnership with the LPGA and Epson Tour aligns perfectly with our mission and values, supporting future women leaders on their path to excellence.

We are also proud to welcome Maisie Filler, the first Connecticut-born player to compete. I look forward to continuing to build on this legacy and supporting the players, fans, and community.

This year, we are excited to announce our new Presenting Sponsorship with Munich Re, along with other key sponsors ensuring the tournament’s financial viability and sustainability” said Goyette.

“Munich Re is proud to partner with the LPGA Epson Tour and to serve as the presenting sponsor for the Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship,” said Mike Kerner, Member of the Board of Management for Munich Re’s Global Specialty Insurance division. “We have a long-standing connection with Connecticut, the event location, with extensive business in the state and HSB headquarters in Hartford. Munich Re shares some of the same core values as the LPGA and its players: precision, leadership, and resilience. This partnership is a great fit within our broader efforts to foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and opportunity for all.”

2023 Champion
Jenny Bae

The tournament has several exciting new updates for the 2025 event starting with lengthening the tournament to 72-holes, to be played Thursday July 10 through Sunday July 13. This year the tournament’s benefactor will be Hartford HealthCare’s Swim Across the Sound. The charitable contribution will be made in honor of Epson Tour Athlete Kim Kaufman, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024. Additionally, the LPGA Epson Tour took part in “Nurses Week” by offering all Hartford HealthCare nurses four tournament passes to the newly created Hartford HealthCare Friend’s and Family Lounge.

On Tuesday July 8th all Epson Tour Athletes will have the opportunity to receive a complimentary breast cancer screening exams and skin cancer screening exams by Hartford HealthCare doctors and nurses. This is just another example of Hartford HealthCare’s commitment to the Epson Tour Athletes.

Tickets go on sale June 1, 2025. Volunteer registration is now open. For more information on this year’s tournament, please visit www.hhcwomenschamp.com or contact Tournament Director Patrick O’Connor at patrick.oconnor@lpga.com with any questions.

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