The Forsyth Classic was an event on the

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, the

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's developmental tour. It had been a part of the Symetra Tour's schedule since 1985. It was held at the Hickory Point Golf Course in

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. Since 2006, the tournament had been the Symetra Tour's first and only major championship. The tournament underwent two changes for its first season as a major tournament: it became the Tour's first 72-hole event, and the purse increased to $100,000 with the winner receiving $14,000. The winner also receives a sponsor's exemption into the LPGA's

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/ref> From 2010 to 2012, the title sponsor of the tournament was

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, a multinational agri-processor based in England. Between 2013 and 2016, they remained the presenting sponsor.

Winners

References

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Coverage on Symetra Tour's official site
Former Symetra Tour events Women's major golf championships Golf in Illinois Sports in Decatur, Illinois Recurring sporting events established in 1985 Recurring sporting events established in 2019 1985 establishments in Illinois 2019 establishments in Illinois Tate & Lyle