LPGA Golf Is Coming Back To Corning With A 5 Million Dollar Purse

I grew up in the Corning-Painted Post area, and one of the most exciting events held yearly was the LPGA Corning Classic at the Corning Country Club in East Corning, New York.

This tournament was held at the country club from 1979 to 2009. In that final year, Yani Tseng won a $1.5 million purse. The golf course, clubhouse, and surrounding property are beautiful and make a perfect setting for a professional tournament.

According to an announcement on August 5, 2026, from the LPGA, the tournament is returning to the Corning Country Club, renamed "The Classic". The dates for the return of this popular event will be May 27 to May 30, 2027. This tournament will feature a $5 million purse.

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The return of The Classic brings together the LPGA’s history and its future. As we continue shaping the next chapter of our Tour, we’re building on the qualities that have defined the LPGA for decades—incredible championships, committed partners, passionate communities and unforgettable experiences for our athletes. I’ve been blown away by the Corning team’s thoughtfulness and commitment to returning this event to the Tour, with players and community at the heart of their plans and ambitions. All the legends I’ve spoken to remember this event so fondly, and we can’t wait to create a new generation of memories together in Corning. - Craig Kessler, LPGA Commissioner

The Classic tournament will once again be presented by Corning Incorporated, as it did for 31 years. It's a renewed commitment for Corning Incorporated, as the company celebrates its 175th anniversary this year (2026).

As we celebrate Corning’s 175th anniversary this year, we mark both a new growth era for the company and a new era of The Classic. We’re proud to renew a relationship that runs deep across our company and this region.  Together with our employees, local leaders, the Corning Country Club, and the LPGA Tour, we look forward to welcoming the world’s best players back to Corning for an event that reflects the innovation, excellence, and unmistakable spirit that have defined Corning for generations. - Lewis Steverson, Corning Incorporated Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal & Administrative Officer