The drama that surrounds the CME Group Tour Championship typically centers around much more than the mega-money awarded to the winner. In addition to the $2 million payday that’s on the line, the Rolex Player of the Year and Vare Trophy winners will also be decided this week. Both awards come with one LPGA Hall of Fame point.
Atthaya Thitikul, a two-time winner this season who also spent a brief time as world No. 1, clinched Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year honors last week. Minjee Lee already has locked up two awards – the Rolex Annika Major Award and Aon Risk Reward Challenge, which comes with a $1 million prize.
Here’s what’s yet to be decided this week in Naples, Florida: