A Lim Kim Wins 2025 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, NHL Icon Joe Pavelski Crowned Celebrity Winner
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces that A Lim Kim has won the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Professional Title, kicking off the 75th LPGA Tour season with a flawless performance. Meanwhile, recently retired NHL All-Star Joe Pavelski was victorious in the tournament's celebrity division.
Kim finished an impressive 20-under par and birdied three of her final four holes of play to remain in the lead despite a late comeback by top-ranked Nelly Korda. After finishing the first round at 7-under 65, Kim never relinquished her position atop the leaderboard through all four rounds. Long birdie putts on the 16th and 18th holes at the renowned Lake Nona Golf & Country Club capped her victory. This marks Kim's third LPGA title, which also includes the 2020 U.S. Women's Open.
Pavelski's impressive win in his first appearance at the HGV Tournament of Champions comes only months after the four-time NHL All-Star announced his retirement after 18 seasons on the ice. With 16 birdies through four rounds and an eagle on the par-5 15th hole, Pavelski played strong throughout the week despite intense competition from defending celebrity champion Jeff McNeil.
Adding to the tournament's standout performances, 15-year-old Asterisk Talley notably won the tournament's low gross amateur field, weeks after her victory at the Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational.
"The Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions once again delivered an outstanding showcase of the exceptional talent in women's golf, creating an unforgettable experience for players and fans alike," said Mark Wang, CEO of Hilton Grand Vacations. "Congratulations to A Lim and Joe on their outstanding victories. We're grateful for our ongoing partnership with the LPGA and deeply appreciate the fans, sponsors, HGV members and our incredible team whose support made this year's event such a success."
As one of golf's most unique events, the HGV Tournament of Champions uniquely combines professional sports and celebrity participation to kick off the LPGA Tour season. The tournament welcomed 32 LPGA Tour winners alongside 51 of the biggest stars from the worlds of sports, entertainment and music. LPGA Tour champions competed for a $2 million purse in 72 holes of stroke play with no cut, while celebrity participants vied for a share of $500,000 using a modified Stableford format.
In addition to world-class competition, the event featured exclusive entertainment and networking opportunities for attendees and sponsors. Highlights included a private three-night concert series headlined by country music superstar Luke Bryan and iconic rock bands Chicago and 3 Doors Down, delivering unforgettable experiences for HGV members and guests.
HGV also continued its commitment to community impact through its corporate social responsibility program, HGV Serves, which made a $100,000 donation to the ANNIKA Foundation to expand opportunities for female golfers at all levels. For the third consecutive year, youth from Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida were invited to participate in behind-the-scenes experiences to explore potential careers in sports and event management.
Off the course, HGV hosted its annual Women's Leadership Conference which featured two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brandi Chastain. She was joined by Golf Channel and NBC Sports reporter and Miss America 2015, Kira Dixon. Together, they shared valuable insights on empowering women leaders, creating an impactful and inspiring discussion for attendees.
For highlights from this year's tournament, visit: www.HGVLPGA.com.
About Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) is recognized as a leading global timeshare company and is the exclusive vacation ownership partner of Hilton. With headquarters in Orlando, Florida, Hilton Grand Vacations develops, markets, and operates a system of brand-name, high-quality vacation ownership resorts in select vacation destinations. Hilton Grand Vacations has a reputation for delivering a consistently exceptional standard of service, and unforgettable vacation experiences for guests and approximately 720,000 Club Members. Membership with the Company provides best-in-class programs, exclusive services and maximum flexibility for our Members around the world.
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About the LPGA
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is the world's premier women's professional golf organization. Created in 1950 by 13 pioneering female Founders, the LPGA, whose members now represent more than 60 countries, is the longest-standing professional women's sports organization. Through the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour, the LPGA Professionals, and a joint venture with the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA provides female professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams in the game of golf at the highest level. In addition to its professional tours and teaching accreditation programs, the LPGA features a fully integrated Foundation, which provides best-in-class programming for female golfers through its junior golf programming, and its LPGA Amateurs division, which offers its members playing and learning opportunities around the world. LPGA aims to use its unique platform to inspire, transform and advance opportunities for girls and women, on and off the golf course.
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About the LPGA Tour
The LPGA Tour is the world's leading competitive destination for the best female professional golfers in the world. The Tour hosts more than 30 annual events across 11 countries for over 200 Active Players, awarding total prize funds exceeding $131 million and reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. Follow the LPGA Tour on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel.
About Lake Nona Golf & Country Club
Recognized as one of the world's top private golf club communities, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club sits at the heart of Lake Nona, one of the fastest growing and innovative master-planned communities in America that is establishing a new standard of living for its residents with groundbreaking initiatives around technology, mobility, and wellbeing. For more than 35 years, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club has delivered exceptional Central Florida living, combining natural splendor with a dynamic lifestyle amidst a sanctuary of luxury estate homes. The unique opportunity to live and play at Lake Nona is enhanced by a wealth of amenities, including a Tom Fazio-designed, championship golf course, a fully equipped golf performance center, a 40,000-square-foot Clubhouse, an array of sports and recreational facilities and services, and a trio of waterways. Guided by a continual pursuit of excellence, highlighted by exceptional family experiences and outstanding service, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club will continue to set the benchmark for lifestyle-driven club communities for years to come.
For more information, visit: www.lakenona.club.
About Lake Nona
Planned and developed by the Tavistock Development Company, Lake Nona is one of the fastest growing and most innovative communities in America. Located in Orlando, Florida, the 17-square-mile community has established a new standard of living for its residents with groundbreaking initiatives around technology, mobility, and wellbeing. Lake Nona is located contiguous to Orlando International Airport in the most visited destination in the U.S. The smart and connected community's advanced infrastructure and commitment to collaboration has drawn visionary companies and entrepreneurs from across the globe to join its living lab environment accelerating economic growth and opportunity across health and life sciences, education, hospitality, and sports and performance. Lake Nona's attractive business ecosystem is enhanced by a thriving cultural landscape defined by iconic architecture and engaging public art installations, miles of trails and walkable green spaces, weekly signature events, shopping, dining and entertainment options set amongst Central Florida's beautiful natural landscape and year-round sunshine.
For more information, visit www.lakenona.com.
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