CME Group Tour Championship Preview: Field, betting odds, how to watch and tee times

The LPGA Tour heads to Florida this week for the CME Group Tour Championship

The LPGA Tour heads to Florida this week for the CME Group Tour Championship.

The 2024 LPGA season was record-breaking in many ways. The total purse for the entire season was $123.25m, over $20m more than the year before. Furthermore, there were 35 events throughout the calendar year, two more than 2023.

Olympic gold medalist Lydia Ko ended an eight-year major drought to claim the AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews. Nelly Korda tied the record for consecutive wins on the LPGA Tour, winning her fifth tournament in a row at the Chevron Championship, becoming the third player after Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam.

2024 was also the final season on tour for Lexi Thompson, Brittany Lincicome and So Yeon Ryu, who are all stepping away from the game.

What is in store for 2025? One thing is for certain, the purses will keep on rising as the women’s game continues to grow.

Before then, the CME Group Tour Championship will decide who will win the race to the CME Globe title in the season finale on the LPGA Tour. The top 60 golfers in the rankings will battle it out in Florida this week.

Korda leads the way out in front, 900 points ahead of Haeran Ryu, yet whoever wins the event this week, will be confirmed as the Race to the CME Globe Champion.

Last year, Amy Yang claimed the title and a $2m cheque for her performance, which saw her finish three shots clear of Alison Lee. Yang went on to win her first major this year at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. With a field stacked with talent, including a host of major winners, the final event of 2024 could be an enthralling one.

Where is the CME Group Tour Championship held?

Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Florida will play host to the tournament. The Gold Course at Tiburon will stage the event for the 11^th consecutive year.

Measuring 6,556 yards for the event, the par-72 course has plenty of bunkers across the 18 holes, meaning accuracy off the tee and on approach shots will need to be near perfect to avoid any trouble.

Perhaps the most dangerous aspect of the curse is just how often water comes into play. It is a feature on 15 holes, proving that despite not being the longest of courses, it has the potential to cause plenty of chaos among the field.

Who is in the field for the CME Group Tour Championship?

The full field for the CME Group Tour Championship will appear here following the conclusion of the Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican – the final regular event of the 2024 season.

What is the format of the CME Group Tour Championship?

The format of the CME Group Tour Championship is standard strokeplay, although there is no cut after 36 holes (two rounds). The player with the lowest score over four rounds will win the tournament and be crowned the champion of the Race to the CME Globe.

Who will win the CME Group Tour Championship?

Selected odds for the CME Group Tour Championship will appear here when available.

How much will the winner of the CME Group Tour Championship receive?

The CME Group Tour Championship has a record purse of $11m this year, which is up from the $7m that was on offer in 2023.

The winner will take home a cheque worth $4m – the single largest prize in women’s sport – while the runner-up will walk away $1m richer.

Who has won the CME Group Tour Championship?

How to watch the CME Group Tour Championship

Viewers in the UK can watch the tournament on Sky Sports Golf. All times BST

Thursday, 21 November: Sky Sports Golf, 20.00
Friday, 22 November: Sky Sports Golf, 20.00
Saturday, 23 November: Sky Sports Golf, 19.00
Sunday, 24 November: Sky Sports Golf, 18.00

Viewers in the US can watch the event via the Golf Channel. All times EDT

Thursday, 21 November: Golf Channel, 15.00
Friday, 22 November: Golf Channel, 15.00
Saturday, 23 November: Golf Channel, 16.00
Sunday, 24 November: Golf Channel, 21.00

CME Group Tour Championship: Tee times and groupings

Tee times and groupings for the event will appear here when announced.

About the Author

Ross Kilvington – Contributing Golf News Writer

Ross Kilvington is a freelance writer from Scotland who currently writes previews for Today’s Golfer, covering events on the DP World, PGA, and LPGA tours along with the LIV Golf Series.

Ross holds a passionate interest in golf and tries to play as often as possible, although having two daughters under the age of 6 means his quest to break 80 will have to wait a little longer.

Despite first picking up a club aged 11, highlights are few and far between on the golf course.

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