The LPGA Comes to Grand Rapids

Whether you’re a golfer, a foodie, a music lover, or a Grand Rapids real estate agent, some of the biggest news in Grand Rapids this summer has got to be the arrival of the Meijer LPGA Classic scheduled for August 4-10. The LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) event will take place at the Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, an up-and-coming area in northern Kent County.
Whether you’re a golfer or not, what these events do for a community can be amazing. A signature event like an LPGA tournament is expected to bring between $4 and 7 million to the area economy. In addition to some great golf, the events around the tournament also include a country music concert and a celebrity chef competition. These related events help with the mission of the Meijer LPGA Classic, which is to raise funds for Meijer’s Simply Give project in support of local food pantries. So you could say it provides people throughout the area an opportunity to rally together to support their community, the sport, and a local charity at the same time.
In terms of real estate, an annual LPGA event certainly raises the profile of the community, both nationally and internationally, with some nationwide press coverage that focuses on the area and what the community has to offer. It puts a spotlight on the northern Kent county area, which is so close to downtown Grand Rapids yet quiet, with beautiful rolling hills and rivers, and amenities like parks and golf courses. Blythefield is just one of the attractive golf courses around Grand Rapids, in an area of beautiful homes.
If you’re looking for something to do in early August, an LPGA event provides lots of opportunities to enjoy Michigan’s beautiful outdoors, and the Meijer LPGA Classic is a wonderful chance to do just that. If you’re looking for a new home and a Grand Rapids real estate agent as well, contact The Sprich Group , and we can help you find just the right home for you.
Photo: Stacey Huggins