The HSBC Brazil Cup was an international golf exhibition tournament, sanctioned by the LPGA Tour and first played in 2009. The tournament took place over two days and 36 holes at the Itanhanga Golf Club in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup 2009 is first-ever LPGA competition in Brazil - Announcement by LPGA - December 28, 2008 The money earned did not count on the official LPGA money list, making the event an unofficial part of the LPGA Tour.
The field for the inaugural event in January 2009 included only 15 players: 14 LPGA Tour members and a Brazilian amateur. In 2010, the field was expanded to 27 players, which included two amateurs, and was moved to late May. The 2011 tournament included thirty players, all professionals.
The tournament title sponsor was HSBC, the world's largest banking group, with headquarters in London.
Tournament names through the years: 2009–12: HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup
Winners YearDatesChampionScoreTo parMarginof victoryRunner-upTournamentlocationPurse ($)Winner'sshare ($)2012 May 5–6 Pornanong Phatlum 66-67=133 –13 4 strokes Amy Hung Itanhanga Golf Club, par 73 720,000 108,0002011 May 28–29 Mariajo Uribe 69-66=135 –9 1 stroke Lindsey WrightItanhanga Golf Club, par 72 720,000 108,0002010 May 29–30 Meaghan Francella 69-71=140 –6 Playoff 1 Mariajo Uribe Itanhanga Golf Club, par 73 700,000 105,0002009 Jan 24–25 Catriona Matthew 69-69=138 –6 5 strokes Kristy McPherson Itanhanga Golf Club, par 72 500,000 100,000 1 Won on the sixth playoff hole.
Tournament record YearPlayerScoreRound2011 Mariajo Uribe 66 (–6) 2nd
References
External links
LPGA official tournament microsite