The Forsyth Classic was an event on the Symetra Tour, the LPGA's developmental tour. It had been a part of the Symetra Tour's schedule since 1985. It was held at the Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur, Illinois.

Since 2006, the tournament had been the Symetra Tour's first and only major championship. The tournament underwent two changes for its first season as a major tournament: it became the Tour's first 72-hole event, and the purse increased to $100,000 with the winner receiving $14,000. The winner also receives a sponsor's exemption into the LPGA's State Farm Classic tournament.[1]

From 2010 to 2012, the title sponsor of the tournament was Tate & Lyle, a multinational agri-processor based in England. Between 2013 and 2016, they remained the presenting sponsor.

Winners

YearWinnerNotes
Forsyth Classic
2019Jillian Hollis
2018Isi Gabsa
Decatur-Forsyth Classic
2017Chorphaka Jaengkit
2016Clariss Guce
2015Jimin KangUnofficial win, shortened to 18 holes[2]
2014Madison Pressel
2013Sue Kim
Tate & Lyle Players Championship
2012Kristie Smith
2011Valentine Derrey
2010Jennifer Song
Michelob Ultra Duramed Players Championship
2009Mina Harigae
2008Vicky Hurst
2007Emily Bastel
2006Salimah Mussani
Michelob Ultra Futures Charity Golf Classic
2005Jenny Gleason
2004Aram Cho
Michelob Light Futures Charity Golf Classic
2003Stephanie George
Junior Welfare Association/Michelob Light Futures Charity Golf Classic
2002Lorena Ochoa
2001Angela Buzminski
2000Nicole Jeray
JWA/Anheuser-Busch Futures Charity Golf Classic
1999Lisa Jensen
1998Nicole Jeray
1997Jennifer Feldott
1996Marilyn Lovander
1995Lisa Grimes
1994Laura Broadbent
1993Margaret Platt
1992Kristal Parker
1991Marianne Morris
JWA Futures Charity Golf Classic
1990Denise Baldwin
1989Vickie Moran
Magna/Millikin Bank Classic
1988Lois Ledbetter
1987Wendy VerBrugge
1986Tammie Green
Decatur Visitors Bureau Classic
1985Tammie Green

    References

    1. State Farm Exemption Press Release
    2. "Jimin Kang Declared Unofficial Winner of Shortened 18-Hole Decatur-Forsyth Classic". Symetra Tour. June 14, 2015.
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