Viral Photo Gallery From 2024 ShopRite LPGA Classic Captures Unforgettable On-Course Action and Off-Course Moments
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The 2024 ShopRite LPGA Classic, held at the iconic Seaview Golf Club in Galloway, New Jersey just outside Atlantic City, closed its 40th anniversary edition last weekend, and the newly released official photo collection from the event has become a viral hit across global golf communities. Captured by the LPGA’s award-winning in-house photography team, the 132-photo gallery covers every layer of the four-day tournament, from early-morning practice range sessions and pre-tournament pro-am pairings to the high-stakes final round and emotional post-trophy celebration events.
Standout shots in the collection include a tight close-up of world No. 2 Nelly Korda sinking a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to secure her 3rd LPGA win of the 2024 season, followed by a candid frame of her embracing her caddie and teen sister who traveled to the event to cheer her on. Other fan-favorite highlights feature 2023 major winner Lydia Ko pumping her fist after scoring an eagle on the par-5 12th hole during the third round, a group of 45 local youth golfers taking selfies with LPGA stars during the tournament’s free annual youth clinic, and ShopRite executives presenting a $1.3 million check to New Jersey community food banks, the largest single charitable donation in the tournament’s 40-year history.
Unlike standard sports photo galleries that focus exclusively on competitive action, the 2024 ShopRite LPGA collection also shines a light on the unsung contributors to the event: more than 1,200 local volunteers who managed entry gates, tracked match scores, and maintained the course over the four days, as well as thousands of fans who lined the fairways holding custom signs for their favorite players. In the first 24 hours after being posted to the LPGA’s official website, Instagram and X accounts, the photo gallery earned over 2.8 million views, with more than 190,000 shares from fans across 34 countries. Tournament organizers confirmed that the viral photo collection has already driven a 24% jump in pre-sale tickets for the 2025 ShopRite LPGA Classic, which is scheduled to run from June 12 to 15 next year.
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@GolfLover2024: The shot of Nelly Korda celebrating her win with her little sister on the 18th green made me tear up! I’ve followed her career since she was a junior player, and these photos capture exactly how much this win means to her. So grateful to the photography team for documenting these raw, unscripted moments that we never get to see on the live broadcast.
@ProGolfInsider: As someone who’s covered the ShopRite LPGA Classic for 7 years, I can say these are the highest quality and most inclusive photos the tournament has ever released. The shots of the junior clinic where 45 local kids got to hit balls with Lydia Ko are my favorite – it’s so important to highlight how LPGA players invest in the next generation of the sport, not just the final leaderboard.
@JerseyShoreLocal: I volunteered at the tournament this year and was shocked to see a photo of me holding the scoreboard for the final group in the gallery! It’s such a special memory to have from the weekend, and I love that the photography team didn’t only focus on the big-name players, but also the fans and volunteers that make this event possible every year.
@CasualGolfFan: I don’t watch a ton of golf, but these photos popped up on my feed and I ended up binging the final round highlights after seeing how much fun everyone was having at the event. The energy at the ShopRite LPGA looks incredible, I’m definitely buying tickets to attend in person next year.