This post is sponsored by the 2025 Mizuho Americas Open, which welcomes all NJMOMs and their families to Liberty National Golf Course in May.
Want to introduce your kids to some inspiring role models while watching top women golfers compete for a prestigious golf title? Take them to the Mizuho Americas Open on May 8-11, 2025, at the scenic Liberty National Golf Course with sweeping views of the Hudson River and New York City, where the best golfers from around the globe will be vying for a $3 million purse (one of the largest non-Major tournament purses on the LPGA Tour schedule). In a groundbreaking format, defending champion and World No. 1 Nelly Korda, along with eight of the top 10 ranked professional women golfers, will play alongside 24 top-ranked junior girls from the Rolex American Junior Golf Association Girls’ Ranking. And what’s more, the event will be hosted by LPGA icon and Mizuho Americas Brand Ambassador Michelle Wie West. Scroll down for more to know about this incredible experience where you and your family can witness world-class golf. (featured photo credit: LPGA)
Mizuho Americas Open: May 8-11, 2025
An inspiring format
In addition to one of the strongest fields on the LPGA Tour, 24 of the top juniors in the Rolex AJGA Girls Rankings will also be competing at Liberty National, as the Mizuho Americas Open will concurrently host the AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) Invitational – a groundbreaking format that creates an unprecedented week of education, mentorship, and access to further inspire the next generation of LPGA Tour players. The 2024 AJGA Invitational Champion Gianna Clemente will return to defend her title, and Junior Golfer Aphrodite Deng from Short Hills, NJ, returns to compete at Liberty National Golf Club as part of the AJGA Invitational. During the tournament, LPGA icon and Major Champion Michelle Wie West will also be in attendance, serving as an ambassador and tournament host for Mizuho Americas, as well as a role model to the young players. “With world #1 Nelly Korda and rising LPGA star Rose Zhang as past champions, we anticipate another memorable week of action as the best golfers in the world tee it up at this prestigious venue,” says Michelle Wie West. “Whether you plan to attend with friends and family or enjoy it through our incredible hospitality offerings, this tournament is such a fun experience and offers a terrific platform to celebrate the world-class athletes on the LPGA Tour.” Gianna Clemente also added some advice for young girls looking to follow their dreams. “I fell in love with golf at a very young age and participated in my first tournament when I was five. I continued to work hard—there were some hard moments for sure—but if you are genuinely passionate about the game and love it, I think the hard work doesn’t feel like work, it’s fun,” says Clemente. Also in the spotlight will be inaugural AJGA Invitational Champion Yana Wilson, who has received a sponsor exemption and will compete in the professional field. Further, 2024 AJGA Invitational Champion Gianna Clemente and New Jersey-based Junior golfer Aphrodite Deng (Short Hills) will also headline the AJGA Invitational Field set to compete alongside LPGA Tour players.
A week filled with special events and awards
The tournament is also home to the Mizuho Americas DrivHER Summit, an inspirational day of learning and activities for Girls Inc., the official charitable partner of the Mizuho Americas Open, which helps Girls Inc. members develop the confidence they need to become leaders in their communities. The tournament will also host the inaugural Breaking Barriers Summit, in collaboration with Front Office Sports. This women’s leadership conference will be headlined by Michelle Wie West on Thursday, May 8th, with morning programming to feature top executives and athletes, followed by a golf clinic hosted by Wie West. Also new this year—Mizuho is launching the A Name Worth Knowing Award, which provides a Liberty National ACE Grant to a female AJGA golfer from the Tri-State Area or attending a school in the region. “I love that Mizuho created this award as it aligns with their corporate values, recognizing a deserving amateur who demonstrates integrity, passion, agility, creativity, and empathy,” says Wie West. “The A Name Worth Knowing Award is a natural extension of Mizuho’s growing impact among the next generation of women athletes.”
A golf course like no other
With sweeping Hudson River views, the Liberty National Golf Course is as gorgeous as it is competitive, with the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline along each hole. This is the third year they have hosted the LPGA, and the 18-hole championship course has also previously hosted PGA TOUR Playoff events, as well as the 2017 Presidents Cup.
LPGA staying in New Jersey
Mizuho Americas, the New York-headquartered arm of Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE: MFG) has renewed its title sponsor agreement for the Mizuho Americas Open through 2030 and will raise the 2026 purse to $3.25 million, one of the largest outside of the Major championships. The tournament will maintain its successful format, where the American Junior Golf Association’s future stars compete alongside the best women golfers in the world.The new five-year agreement will allow the marquee tournament to remain in the New York City Metro area, providing unmatched benefits to the LPGA players, AJGA junior golfers, and the local community. After three years at the prestigious Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ, the Mizuho Americas Open will travel just a few miles west to Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, NJ, for 2026 and 2027, and then back to its long-term home at Liberty National for the remaining years through 2030. Additionally, LPGA Tour Icon and Mizuho Americas Brand Ambassador Michelle Wie West will continue to serve as Tournament Host.
“We first partnered with the LPGA, AJGA, and Liberty National in 2023 to create a one-of-a-kind tournament that stands apart from the others,” said Jerry Rizzieri, President & CEO of Mizuho Securities USA and Head of Americas Corporate and Investment Bank. “We share this tournament – not only with the players – but also with our employees and clients. We remain deeply committed to our investment in women’s sports as we aim to help advance the next generation of talent and level the playing field for women, both on and off the golf course.” During the five-year partnership, the prize purse will continue to escalate, ensuring that the Mizuho Americas Open remains one of the largest non-Major championship purses on the LPGA Tour. Mizuho raised the bar for player experience and will continue to provide complimentary first-class accommodations and transportation for all LPGA players participating in the event through 2030.
What to know before you go
The Mizuho Americas Open is open to the public from May 8 to 11, 2025, at Liberty National Golf Club. Several ticket options are available for the 2025 event, including general admission for $25-$ 40, which provides access to the tournament grounds on any day from Thursday through Sunday (gates open at 7 AM), and a weekly pass for $100. Veterans, first responders, active military, and juniors 17 and under receive FREE general admission. Additionally, upgraded tickets, which include access to the exclusive clubhouse or an upscale terrace overlooking the 16th green, are also available. General parking is located at 11 Marin Boulevard in Jersey City, and parking is $10 per day. The ferry is also available for $20 round-trip from the Brookfield Place Terminal in Downtown Manhattan, and it leaves every 30 minutes before the first tee time and it ends 30 minutes following play.
About the LPGA
The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women, with a goal to change the face of golf by making the sport more accessible and inclusive. Created in 1950 by 13 Founders, the Association celebrates a diverse and storied history. The LPGA Tour competes globally, reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. The Epson Tour, the LPGA’s official qualifying tour, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA also holds a joint-venture collaboration with the Ladies European Tour (LET), increasing playing opportunities for female golfers in Europe. Across the Tours, the LPGA represents players in more than 60 countries.
Additionally, the LPGA Foundation has empowered and supported girls and women since 1991, most notably through LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the only national program of its kind, which annually engages with nearly 100,000 girls. The LPGA Amateur Golf Association and LPGA Women’s Network provide virtual and in-person connections to female golfers around the world, while LPGA Professionals are educators, business leaders, and game changers dedicated to growing the game of golf for everyone. Follow the LPGA on its US television home, Golf Channel, online at www.LPGA.com, and on its mobile apps. Join the social conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
About Mizuho Financial Group
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is one of the largest financial institutions in the world, as measured by total assets of $2 trillion, according to S&P Global’s 2024 report. Mizuho’s 65,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 36 countries and 850 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that provides a full spectrum of client-driven solutions across strategic advisory, capital markets, corporate banking, and fixed income and equities sales & trading to corporate, government, and institutional clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho enhanced its M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory capabilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 4,000 professionals. For more information visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
