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NXXT Golf and Epson Tour Announce Enhanced Collaboration to Expand Opportunities for Female Golfers with 10 Epson Tour Exemptions


Exciting New Exemptions awarded for the 2024/25 NXXT Winter Series


Miami, FL - July 12, 2024 - Building on the remarkable success of the past year, NXXT Golf is thrilled to announce the extension of its partnership with the Epson Tour, the Official Qualifying Tour of the LPGA. This collaboration will provide even greater opportunities for players on the NXXT Women's Pro Tour, significantly enhancing their pathways to higher levels of competition.


Enhanced Opportunities in the 2024/25 NXXT Winter Series Tour


The upcoming NXXT Winter Series Tour, scheduled from November 2024 through March 2025, will feature 12 high-stakes championships and offer a total of 10 exemptions to play on the Epson Tour. Five selected NXXT Championship events will provide the winner and runner-up each with one direct exemption to an Epson Tour event, including access to the first three Epson Tour events and the next two events following the conclusion of the NXXT Winter Series season in March.


“We are excited to continue and expand our partnership with the Epson Tour,” said Stuart McKinnon, CEO of NXXT Golf. “Our partnership has already provided incredible opportunities for our players, and we are thrilled to build on this success. The enhanced Winter Series and 10 Epson Tour exemptions awarded to our top 2 tournament finishers will help our athletes take significant steps in their professional careers.”


Jody Brothers, Chief Business & Operations Officer of the Epson Tour, shared: “The collaboration with NXXT Golf aligns perfectly with our mission to elevate women's professional golf and provide deserving athletes a path to the earn their playing privileges on the LPGA Tour. NXXT Women’s Pro Tour Winter Series is a perfect lead into the Epson Tour season, and we look forward to welcoming the top performers into our early season events.”


Introducing the 2024/25 NXXT Winter Series Schedule


We are pleased to announce the schedule for the highly anticipated 2024/25 NXXT Winter Series. The tour will take place from November 2024 through March 2025, featuring 12 championship events across some of Florida's premier golf courses. These events will provide unparalleled opportunities for female golfers to compete at the highest level and earn exemptions to the Epson Tour.


NXXT Winter Series Schedule:


November 9-11, 2024: NXXT 2024/2025 Winter Series Kickoff at Club Adena

November 18-20, 2024: NXXT Championship at Rio Pinar

December 9-11, 2024: NXXT 4 Ball Showdown at Orange County National

December 16-18, 2024: NXXT Open at Reunion Resort & Golf Club

January 6-8, 2025: NXXT Women's Open at Stone Creek

January 13-15, 2025: NXXT Championship - The Club at Venetian Bay

January 20-22, 2025: NXXT Classic at Red Tail Golf Club

February 3-5, 2025: NXXT Shootout at Mission Inn Resort & Golf Club

February 10-12, 2025: NXXT Invitational at Alaqua Country Club

February 17-19, 2025: NXXT Championship at Southern Hills Plantation Club

March 17-19, 2025: TBA

March 25-27, 2025: NXXT Women’s Pro Tour Championship at Club Adena


For media inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:


Stuart McKinnon CEO, NXXT Golf stuart@nxxtgolf.com


About NXXT Golf


NXXT Golf is dedicated to transforming women's golf by providing competitive platforms and professional opportunities for female athletes. Our flagship NXXT Women's Pro Tour offers elite competition for professional female golfers, attracting top talent from around the world. As part of our commitment to advancing women's golf, we have partnered with the Epson Tour to create pathways for players to progress to higher levels of competition, including the Epson Tour and the LPGA Tour.


The NXXT Women's Pro Tour is renowned for its innovative TEAM Golf format, robust schedule, and events that challenge and enhance players' skills. Our partnership with the LPGA ensures that our events align with the highest standards of professional golf, providing a seamless transition for players aspiring to reach the pinnacle of the sport.


The introduction of the NXXTGen Girls Junior Tour and the NXXTGen Girls College Tour underscores our mission to empower the next generation of golf champions. By offering top-tier competitive opportunities and fostering talent from a young age, NXXT Golf is shaping the future of women's golf and supporting athletes at every stage of their careers.


For more information about our tours and initiatives, visit our website at www.nxxtwomensprotour.com


Follow the NXXT Tour on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram


About the Epson Tour


The Epson Tour is the official qualifying tour of the LPGA Tour and enters its 44th competitive season in 2024. With the support of entitlement partner Seiko Epson Corporation, the Tour’s mission is to prepare the world’s best female professional golfers for a successful career on the LPGA Tour. In the last decade, the Epson Tour has grown from 15 tournaments and $1.6 million in prize money to $5 million awarded across 20 events in 2024. With more than 600 graduates and alumnae moving on to the LPGA Tour, former Epson Tour players have won 480 LPGA titles.


Follow the Epson Tour at www.epsontour.com, as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

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