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	LPGA - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The American LPGA is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers which runs from February to November each year, but it is also represents female club and teaching professionals, who account for the majority of its membership.
		The LPGA was founded in 1950 by a group of thirteen women.
		The playoff system will be a points system in which the top 30 points scorers and two wild cards will compete for a $1 million first-place prize at the ADT Championship in November in Florida.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/LPGA (656 words)

	LPGA unveils a 2006 schedule with a playoff and almost $50 million in purses
		LPGA Commissioner Carolyn Bivens also unveiled the details of the qualifying system for the first-ever playoff system in golf.
		LPGA Tour Commissioner Carolyn Bivens released the 2006 schedule Wednesday, along with details of a playoff system that will be the first of its kind in golf.
		Michelle Wie will not be eligible for the LPGA Playoffs because it is only for tour members, and the 16-year-old does not plan to join until she is 18.
	www.pgaonline.com /news/tours/lpga/schedule111605.cfm (775 words)

	NEWS - Comcast.net
		Commissioner Ty Votaw on Tuesday unveiled the "LPGA Playoffs at The ADT," the first time a golf tour has had a year-end playoff system comparable to other sports.
		"LPGA Playoffs at The ADT is an innovation that will energize our yearlong schedule and generate significant fan and media attention throughout the year as players compete for playoff spots and the speculation about who's in and who's out builds throughout the season," Votaw said.
		"The LPGA is thrilled to be the first in golf to have a playoff system that leads to a season finale championship," said Heather Daly-Donofrio, president of the LPGA executive committee.
	www.comcast.net /news/index.jsp?cat=GENERAL&fn=/2005/06/07/150387.html (439 words)

	Welcome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The LPGA at the ADT and These Girls Rock are perfect ways to elevate our organization and give fans and sponsors more reason to connect with the LPGA, our players and our teaching members.
		The LPGA Playoffs at the ADT will take place over the first three days of the ADT Championship, which will be now feature 32 players at the conclusion of the LPGA Playoffs at the ADT, the finalists.
		TY VOTAW: It's a continuation of her domination of the LPGA over the past, really since Colonial, when she participated in Colonial a couple years ago and did it for all the reasons she stated, which is to make herself better.
	www.mcdslpgachampionship.com /html/Daily/transcripts/tues/VOTAW.html (2890 words)

	Business Wire: LPGA's Votaw Unveils Next Major Initiatives of ... @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		LPGA Playoffs at The ADT will take place over the first three days of the ADT Championship, which will now feature 32 players, up from 30 in previous years.
		"LPGA Playoffs at The ADT is an innovation that will energize our year-long schedule and generate significant fan and media attention throughout the year as players compete for playoff spots and the speculation about who's in and who's out builds throughout the season."
		Through the LPGA T&CP membership, the LPGA is working to increase the involvement of women and youth in golf, as well as contribute to the growth of the sport overall.
	highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:133051535&refid=ip_almanac_hf (1707 words)

	LPGA PLANS TO RAISE ITS PROFILE - Sports business, sponsorship, research news- www.sportbusiness.com
		They are the next major initiatives in the LPGA's Fans First strategic plan, and include the LPGA Playoffs at The ADT, a new year-long competitive structure featuring the largest first-place prize in the history of women's golf.
		Modelled after playoff structures that have been successful in other major sports, the new competitive format will include a ‘regular season’ that splits the LPGA schedule into two halves.
		Said Votaw: "LPGA Playoffs at The ADT is an innovation that will energise our year-long schedule and generate significant fan and media attention throughout the year as players compete for playoff spots and the speculation about who's in and who's out builds throughout the season."
	www.sportbusiness.com /news/index?region=global&news_item_id=157728 (500 words)

	Chron.com \| News, search and shopping from the Houston Chronicle
		The LPGA Playoffs at ADT will replace the Tour Championship at Trump International.
		The winner of the LPGA Playoffs at ADT will pocket $1 million, the highest first-place prize on the LPGA Tour.
		"LPGA Playoffs at ADT is an innovation that will energize our year-long schedule and generate significant fan and media attention throughout the year," said Votaw.
	sports.chron.com /?c=chron&page=golf-w/news/BDN3934116.htm (258 words)

	LPGA institutes playoff for 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. -- The LPGA Tour will have its own version of the playoffs next year, culminating with two players competing for $1 million in the final round of the season.
		Commissioner Ty Votaw today unveiled the "LPGA Playoffs at The ADT," the first time a golf tour has had a year-end playoff system comparable to other sports.
		Winners of the four majors automatically qualify for the playoffs, while points will be awarded to the top 10.
	www.post-gazette.com /pg/05158/517139.stm (433 words)

	LPGA looks for boost via '06 playoff system
		HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. - The LPGA Tour is counting on an innovative playoff system and its $1 million first prize to provide the postseason boost it's looking for.
		The 2006 season will be split into two parts, with players earning points toward making the 32-player field at the ADT Championship at Trump International, which previously served as a Tour Championship.
		Hall of Famer Juli Inkster is outspoken in her opposition to the new playoff structure.
	www.azcentral.com /sports/golf/articles/0608lpga0608.html (397 words)

	Nieman likes LPGA playoff idea - Wednesday, 06/08/05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The playoff will be called the "LPGA Playoffs at The ADT." It will be held at the end of the schedule and will take place at Trump International in West Palm Beach, Fla.
		After the playoff field is whittled down through stroke play at the year-end event, the two remaining players will battle for the $1 million check.
		Some LPGA events could benefit, depending where they are on the 2006 schedule.
	tennessean.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050608/SPORTS08/506080415/1328/SPORTS (459 words)

	LPGA's Votaw Unveils Next Major Initiatives of LPGA's Fans First Strategy; First Playoff Model for Professional Golf ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (TandCP) membership boasts a total of nearly 1,200 women golf professionals who serve as teachers, golf professionals, club managers and coaches.
		Through the LPGA TandCP membership, the LPGA is working to increase the involvement of women and youth in golf, as well as contribute to the growth of the sport overall.
		Celebrating its 130th anniversary, ADT Security Services, Inc., a business unit of Tyco Fire and Security, is the largest provider of electronic security services to nearly six million commercial, government and residential customers throughout North America.
	www.forbes.com /businesswire/feeds/businesswire/2005/06/07/businesswire20050607005995r1.html (1920 words)

	BogeyLounge: LPGA announces plans for a fantastic finish...
		While the NCAA debates (and debates, and debates) a playoff system for their Div 1A football programs, the LPGA has stepped up with their latest announcement of a $1,000,000 playoff beginning next season.
		Things are looking up for the LPGA as they trump the PGA in making a progressive decision, while the men's side continues to contemplate schedule changes (and less events).
		The LPGA also unveiled its new marketing initiative — These Girls Rock (click for more info)— designed to promote the players' great performances and personalities.
	www.bogeylounge.tv /archives/2005/06/lpga_announces.html (226 words)

	ABC News: LPGA Institutes Playoff for 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		LPGA Institutes Playoff for 2006 With $1 Million to Winner
		Counting on a creative new system and its $1 million first prize, the tour will have its own version of playoffs in 2006, culminating with players competing for the richest payoff in women's golf.
		Votaw said he was intrigued by NASCAR's success with its "Chase for the Nextel Cup" format, a season-long points competition that culminates with 10 playoff races.
	abcnews.go.com /Sports/wireStory?id=829433&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312 (359 words)

	LPGA.com
		The LPGA Tour season will be broken into two halves, creating two points' races during the year that will increase the drama and excitement for fans and sponsors of the LPGA Tour.
		The 2006 LPGA Playoffs at The ADT will offer a $1,550,000 total purse with a $1 million first-place paycheck, the largest in the history of women's golf.
		The 2006 LPGA Playoffs at The ADT will be held at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., at the end of the official LPGA season.
	www.lpga.com /Content_1.aspx?pid=5133&mid=4 (565 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- LPGA institutes playoff for 2006 with $1 million to winner
		HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. – The LPGA Tour is counting on an innovative playoff system and its $1 million first prize to provide the postseason boost it's looking for.
		The announcement comes at a time when the PGA Tour is debating whether to revamp its schedule for the next television contract, from 2007-10.
		The LPGA also unveiled its new marketing initiative – These Girls Rock – designed to promote the players' great performances and personalities.
	www.signonsandiego.com /sports/20050607-1602-glf-lpgatour-playoff.html (759 words)

	TheBostonChannel.com - Golf - Out Of The Rough
		As announced by outgoing LPGA Tour Commissioner Ty Votaw, the final event on the 2006 tour schedule will be the LPGA Playoffs at The ADT.
		Details are still sketchy about the format of The LPGA Playoffs, but it sounds like Sunday's final round will be a shootout with a $1 million first-place prize.
		Votaw hinted that the Playoffs will take place over the first three days of the tournament, so it sounds like Sunday will be the big-money day with the field chopped down.
	www.thebostonchannel.com /golf/4581455/detail.html (1299 words)

	LPGA to introduce $1million playoffs
		The LPGA Tour is getting in on the postseason fun.
		Karrie Webb, one round away from securing her place in the Hall of Fame, understands the reasons for the change, but isn't enthusiastic.
		The announcement comes at a time when the PGA Tour is debating revamping its schedule for the next television contract, from 2007-10.
	www.golftoday.co.uk /news/yeartodate/news05/lpga5.html (746 words)

	LPGA Tour Will Institute a Playoff System in 2006
		The LPGA Tour will have its own version of the playoffs next year, culminating with players competing for $1 million in the final round of the season.
		Commissioner Ty Votaw yesterday unveiled the "LPGA Playoffs at The ADT," the first time a golf tour has had a year-end playoff system comparable to other sports.
		The finalists will be playing for a first-place prize of $1 million, nearly double the richest payoff in women's golf.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/07/AR2005060701609.html?nav=rss_sports (379 words)

	WJLA - LPGA Institutes $1M Playoff for 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		WJLA - LPGA Institutes $1M Playoff for 2006
		NBA Playoff Notebook: San Antonio Will Be Ready
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	www.wjla.com /headlines/0605/234049.html (553 words)

	The Golf Channel - New LPGA Playoff Rocks - June 08, 2005
		Maybe somebody should go back one more time and try and convince LPGA commissioner Ty Votaw not to leave his post at the end of the year.
		The LPGA is going to have a playoff system.
		Starting in 2006, the LPGA season will be divided into halves.
	www.thegolfchannel.com /core.aspx?page=15100&select=16462&tid=ECA350BE (446 words)

	The Seattle Times: Sports: Golf notebook: LPGA to have 2006 playoff
		HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — The LPGA Tour is counting on an innovative playoff system and its $1 million first prize to provide a postseason boost.
		The 2006 season will be split into two parts, with players earning points toward making the 32-player field in West Palm Beach, Fla., at the ADT Championship at Trump International, which previously served as a Tour Championship.
		According to several LPGA Tour players, part of the deal included bringing Wie.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/sports/2002320957_golf08.html?syndication=rss (503 words)

	ABC News: LPGA Institutes $1M Playoff for 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		LPGA Tour Institutes Playoff for 2006, With Two Players Vying for $1 Million Final Prize
		Annika Sorenstam of Sweden kisses her putter after making a long putt from off the green for an eagle on the 18th hole at the ShopRite LPGA Classic in Galloway Township, N.J., Sunday, June 5, 2005.
		HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. Jun 7, 2005 —; The LPGA Tour will have its own version of the playoffs next year, culminating with two players competing for $1 million in the final round of the season.
	abcnews.go.com /Sports/wireStory?id=827252&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312 (434 words)

	Sports: LPGA's new plan: compound interest
		The ADT Championship, which is played at Trump International, will be renamed the LPGA Playoffs at the ADT.
		The idea is to give the tournament the same significance as playoffs in other sports, meaning some sort of elimination play.
		Although the final numbers have not been determined, the field of 32 might be cut to 16 after the first day, to eight after the second and to four after the third.
	www.sptimes.com /2005/06/09/Sports/LPGA_s_new_plan__comp.shtml (924 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- LPGA tweaks playoff system during season of record prize money
		LPGA tweaks playoff system during season of record prize money
		WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The LPGA Tour will play for a record $47.3 million in at least 32 official events next year, culminating with a $1 million payoff to whoever shoots the best score in the final 18 holes of the year.
		Major champions are automatically invited, as are the winners of five designated tournaments – the Michelob Ultra Open, the HSBC Women's World Match Play, the Evian Maters, Samsung World Championship and the LPGA Tournament of Champions.
	www.signonsandiego.com /sports/golf/20051116-1346-glf-lpgaschedule.html (622 words)

	Northwest Herald - Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. – The LPGA Tour is counting on an innovative playoff system and its $1 million first prize to provide the postseason boost it is looking for.
		Karrie Webb, one round away from securing her place in the Hall of Fame, understands the reasons for the change, but is not enthusiastic.
		The LPGA also unveiled its new marketing initiative – These Girls Rock – designed to promote the players' performances and personalities.
	www.nwherald.com /SportsSection/pro/291310900143252.php (777 words)

	SI.com - Golf - Trying new things - Wednesday November 16, 2005 4:54PM
		Major champions are automatically invited, as are the winners of five designated tournaments -- the Michelob Ultra Open, the HSBC Women's World Match Play, the Evian Maters, Samsung World Championship and the LPGA Tournament of Champions.
		The LPGA will cut the field to 16 players after 36 holes, and to eight players after 54 holes.
		The Women's British Open will be held at Royal Lytham and St. Annes, where Annika Sorenstam completed the career Grand Slam in 2003.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rssclick/2005/golf/11/16/lpga?section=si_golf (658 words)

	LPGA tries to copy NASCAR's 'Chase' \| Arizona Daily Star ®
		HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. - The LPGA Tour is counting on an innovative playoff system and its $1 million first prize to provide the postseason boost it is seeking.
		Commissioner Ty Votaw said he was intrigued by NASCAR's success with its "Chase for the Nextel Cup" format, a season-long points competition that culminates with playoff races.
		The 2006 season will be split into two parts, with players earning points toward making the 32-player field at the ADT Championship at West Palm Beach, Fla.
	www.azstarnet.com /sn/printDS/78820 (295 words)

	Shawnee News-Star.com: Story
		The LPGA Tour is counting on an innovative playoff system and its $1 million first prize to provide a postseason boost.
		HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (AP) -- The LPGA Tour is counting on an innovative playoff system and its $1 million first prize to provide a postseason boost.
		Details still need to be worked out, but commissioner Ty Votaw unveiled on Tuesday the new format, golf's first year-end playoff system comparable to other sports.
	www.news-star.com /stories/060805/spo_20050608047.shtml (758 words)

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