Corning Classic Returns to 2027 LPGA Schedule, Adds $5M Purse

The Corning Classic returns to the LPGA Tour schedule in 2027 after an 18-year absence, now rebranded as 'The Classic' and offering a $5 million purse — one of the largest non-major payouts on the LPGA Tour. The event, held in Corning, New York, marks a significant financial leap from the $1.5 million purse when Yani Tseng won the last edition in 2009. The revival coincides with title sponsor Corning's 175th anniversary, with LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler highlighting the tournament's blend of history and future growth.