KIA Classic

The Kia Classic features a full 144-player field competing for a $1.7 million purse at La Costa, where the inaugural event was held in 2010. Tournament week will feature a qualifier, practice rounds Monday and Tuesday, a Wednesday pro-am and four competitive rounds from Thursday-Sunday.

Location: Fresh from a $50 million renovation and nestled among the beautiful coastal foothills of Carlsbad, Calif., north of San Diego, La Costa Resort and Spa boasts a new look. Re-designed areas include the 43,000 square-foot Spa at La Costa , 611 spacious and re-designed guestrooms and suites, the Coastal Events Center, an expanded Athletic Club and two golf courses, including the all-new Champions Course. Acclaimed restaurants - Legends Bistro and BlueFire Grill present an updated take on locally inspired cuisine. The Spanish mission-style resort has a village-like ambience with whitewashed stucco buildings framed by vibrant and lush Southern California landscaping. For more information on La Costa Resort and Spa, call (800) 854-5000 or visit www.lacosta.com.

Format: Four-day, 72-hole stroke play competition, preceded by a one-day, 18-hole Pro-Am

Players: Full field of 144 LPGA Professionals

Purse:  $1.7 Million

Date:  Monday, March 19 – Sunday, March 25

Television: Golf Channel (all rounds)

Charity: TBA

For more Information: visit www.LPGALaCosta.com