Asterisk Talley, Sophia Popov Accept Sponsor Exemptions to the JM Eagle LA Championship

Major Champions, Past Champions and World’s Top-Ranked Players Headline Field

Fifteen of the Top-20 in the World Entered into the Championship, Headlined by World No. 1 Nelly Korda, Two-Time Defending Champion Hannah Green and Los Angeles’ Lilia Vu

Nearly 15 Players with Southern California Roots in Field, Including UCLA, USC and Pepperdine Alums

2025 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro to Focus Emphasis on LA Fire Relief and Recovery; JM Eagle Donating $6.5 Million to Relief and Recovery Efforts

Tickets on sale at www.JMEagleLAChampionship.com

LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2025 – Entries are now closed for the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, Los Angeles’ premier LPGA Tour event that will boast one of the strongest fields of the 2025 LPGA Tour season when 144 of the world’s best female professional golfers converge upon El Caballero Country Club, April 17-20.

Augusta National Women’s Amateur runner-up Asterisk Talley, currently 15^th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and a three-time junior All-American at 16 years of age, has accepted a sponsor exemption to compete in the JM Eagle LA Championship. Talley won the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball with Sarah Lim and finished runner-up at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur, the U.S. Girls’ Junior (also at El Caballero Country Club) and was the low amateur at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open. The Chowchilla, Calif. resident will be making her second LPGA Tour start.

“I’m so excited to be awarded a sponsor exemption into the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro,” said Talley, who finished at 11-under part for a second-place finish at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur on Saturday. “I’m thrilled to return to one of my favorite courses in El Caballero Country Club and test my game against the best in the world. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to continue to chase after my dreams.”

Joining Talley as a sponsor exemption is University of Southern California alum and 2020 AIG Women’s Open Champion Sophia Popov. Popov had a best T14 finish at the Mizuho Americas Open in 2024 in 17 starts.

“Returning to Los Angeles to compete alongside the best in the world in the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro is an honor, and I can’t wait to tee it up at El Caballero Country Club next week,” said Popov. “As a proud USC alum, Los Angeles has a special place in my heart. Thank you JM Eagle and Plastpro. I look forward to supporting this great championship and its ongoing efforts on giving back to the community.”

Rianne Malixi, the 2024 U.S. Girls’ Junior winner at El Caballero Country Club who earned the first sponsor exemption into the championship as a result of her win, withdrew her entry on Tuesday due to injury.

Talley and Popov join UCLA senior and Calabasas resident Caroline Canales - who will turn professional and compete in her first LPGA Tour event in her hometown - as sponsor exemptions for the JM Eagle LA Championship. They will be a part of an elite tournament field of 144 that boasts Major champions, current and former World No. 1 players, Solheim Cup veterans and nearly 15 players with Southern California roots. The JM Eagle LA Championship will feature a $3.75 million purse, one of the largest prize funds on the LPGA Tour outside of the major championships.

Fifteen of the top-20 players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings are entered into the championship, headlined by World No. 1 Nelly Korda, No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul, Los Angeles resident and No. 4 Lilia Vu, two-time defending champion and No. 5 Hannah Green, No. 7 Ayaka Furue, Los Angeles resident and No. 8 Angel Yin, No. 10 Haeran Ryu, No. 11 Jin Young Ko, No. 12 Lauren Coughlin, No. 13 Hyo Joo Kim, No. 14 Celene Boutier, No. 15 Miyu Yamashita, No. 17 Rio Takeda, No. 18 Minjee Lee and No. 19 Yealimi Noh.

Two-time defending champion Hannah Green joins past champions of this event at Wilshire Country Club Nasa Hataoka (2022), Brooke Henderson (2021) and Minjee Lee (2019) in the tournament field.

The JM Eagle LA Championship also will feature a number of players with Southern California ties, including:

UCLA alums: Ryann O’Toole, Lilia Vu, Caroline Canales
USC alums: Allisen Corpuz, Sophia Popov, Gabriela Ruffels
Pepperdine alum: Danielle Kang
Los Angeles residents/natives: Caroline Canales (Calabasas), Andrea Lee (Hermosa Beach), Lilia Vu (Fountain Valley), Ryann O’Toole (San Clemente native), Gabriela Ruffels (Los Angeles) Angel Yin (Arcadia)

In total, the 144-player field currently features:

Six players who have been ranked No. 1 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings
- Jin Young Ko, Nelly Korda, Stacy Lewis, Sung Hyun Park, Jeeno Thitikul, Lilia Vu
26 major champions
Six winners from the 2025 LPGA Tour season
- A Lim Kim, Hyo Joo Kim, Yealimi Noh, Madelene Sagstrom, Rio Takeda, Angel Yin

The final two spots will be determined on Monday via the Monday Qualifier at Calabasas Country Club. For a complete list of tournament entries, click HERE.

JM Eagle Donating $6.5 Million to LA Fire Relief and Recovery: In January, JM Eagle donated $1.5 million to support wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles, including the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the California Fire Foundation, the Los Angeles Police Foundation and the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association. These funds are specifically directed towards equipping Los Angeles fire fighters and first responders with the necessary gear and equipment to ensure their safety and preparation, and towards rebuilding the homes of first responders that were lost in the wildfires. Furthermore, JM Eagle has pledged to donate another $5 million towards rebuilding communities affected by the fires.

JM Eagle to Provide Complimentary Admission to Those Affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires: Compliments of JM Eagle, those affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires will receive complimentary grounds tickets during tournament competition rounds Thursday-Sunday, April 17-20 (up to four tickets per family). Tickets can be reserved in advance at www.JMEagleLAChampionship.com/tickets or onsite at the admissions gate at El Caballero Country Club during tournament week. Proper identification and proof of zip code will be required at the admission gate.

First Responders, Military and Their Families to Receive Complimentary Admission Courtesy of SERVPRO and Access to the SERVPRO Hero Outpost: All First Responders (fire, police and emergency medical technicians) as well as all members of the military (active, reserved, retired and veterans) and their families (up to 4 tickets) will receive complimentary admission to the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro - compliments of SERVPRO. Complimentary tickets for competition rounds (April 17-20) can be reserved online at www.jmeaglelachampionship.com/tickets or on-site at the admissions gate. In addition, all first responders and members of the military also will receive complimentary access to an exclusive hospitality venue, the SERVPRO Hero Outpost. Proper identification will be required for access to the tournament as well as admission to the SERVPRO Hero Outpost.

Entire Field of 144 Players to Receive Complimentary Lodging Accommodations: For a second consecutive year, the entire tournament field of 144 players competing in the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro will receive complimentary lodging accommodations throughout tournament week, courtesy of title sponsors and presenting sponsors JM Eagle and Plastpro. Each player will be offered first-class hotel accommodations along with complimentary VIP shuttle service to El Caballero Country Club throughout tournament week.

Children under 18 to receive complimentary admission: Through the support of Walter and Shirley Wang, CEOs of JM Eagle and Plastpro, the tournament will continue to offer complimentary grounds passes to children under the age of 18 with a paid adult. Children under 18 and junior golfers will be invited to Junior Golf Day, taking place Saturday, April 19 on-site at El Caballero Country Club. As part of Junior Golf Day will be the Junior Golf Show, featuring a demonstration, clinic and a Q&A from an LPGA Tour professional on her experiences as a professional athlete on the LPGA Tour. Additional Junior Golf Day initiatives to be announced in the coming weeks leading up to the championship.

Celebrating its third year in 2025, the JM Eagle LA Championship moves to El Caballero Country Club in suburban Los Angeles while Wilshire Country Club undergoes a multi-million-dollar course renovation and comprehensive upgrade project that began last fall. The host of the 75^th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship last summer, El Caballero is also a three-time LPGA Tour host (2002-2004), won by Hall-of-Famers Seri Pak and Annika Sorenstam.

Tickets On Sale: Tickets are on sale for the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro. Ticket packages include exclusive hospitality and general admissions tickets offering a wide degree of entertainment and access. Tickets are available for purchase exclusively at www.jmeaglelachampionship.com. Daily and weekly grounds tickets are digital and can be viewed on either a mobile device or printed out where they will be scanned at the main gate. Hollywood Club hospitality tickets will be shipped prior to the championship or available at Will Call.

There are three ticket options available for spectators interested in attending the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro:

Daily Grounds:
- General admission daily grounds, valid any one day: Thursday-Sunday, April 17-20.
  - $25 (Valid any one day)

Weekly Grounds:
- General admission daily grounds, valid Thursday-Sunday, April 17-20.
  - $45 (Valid all days Thursday-Sunday)

Hollywood Club 18^th Green Hospitality:
- Open-air, semi-private luxury suite overlooking the 18th Green. The suite features an open bar and ticket holders have access to the hospitality buffet at El Caballero Country Club. Weekly and Daily Tickets are available throughout competition days (Thursday, April 17 - Sunday, April 20).
  - Daily: $375 (Valid any one day)
  - Weekly: $1,500 (Valid all competition days Thursday-Sunday)

Volunteer Registration Open: Volunteer registration for the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro is also open. Each year, hundreds of volunteers donate their time to serve critical needs such as marshaling, scoring, transportation, hospitality services and many other important roles. The tournament is seeking more than 500 volunteers to fill a variety of roles tournament week. The $65 package includes an official tournament branded golf shirt; a hat or visor; volunteer pin; one volunteer badge allowing clubhouse access and free parking all week; four daily grounds tickets; and free breakfast and lunch for each day worked. For more information on volunteering, visit www.jmeaglelachampionship.com/volunteer.

JM Eagle is the world’s largest manufacturer of plastic pipes, offering the most comprehensive selection of high-performance, eco-friendly PVC and PE pipes across a variety of applications. From utility, solvent weld, electrical conduit, natural gas, to irrigation, potable water and sewage, JM Eagle combines advanced technology with superior customer service to ensure product excellence. Walter Wang is the Chairman and CEO of JM Eagle.

Plastpro, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass doors and entry systems for residential and commercial properties, providing reliable, energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing doors and frames that are maintenance free with a lifetime warranty. Shirley Wang is the founder and CEO of Plastpro.

Based in Los Angeles, Walter and Shirley Wang are heavily involved in philanthropic initiatives across the world through their companies and the Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation.

The JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro is owned and operated by Outlyr, a global event management, sponsorship consulting and activation agency that oversees a number of tournaments across golf’s professional tours.

For more information on the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, visit www.JMEagleLAChampionship.com. Follow the tournament on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook @JMEagleLAChamp.

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