The Indy Women in Tech Championship will be shortened to 54 holes with a Saturday finish to help alleviate travel concerns for LPGA pros planning to play the last major championship of the year, the tour announced Tuesday.The inaugural event at the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course in Indianapolis faced some challenges as a 72-hole event scheduled the week before the Evian Championship. Top players headed to France for the years fifth major in womens golf have to think twice about playing both, with a long flight to France ahead of them after the Indianapolis tournament.The Indy Women in Tech Championship was originally planned for Sept. 7-10. It will now be played Sept. 7-9.We heard from players that they wanted to play in both championships but given the travel, time change and preparation for a major championship, it would be a challenge with a Sunday finish in Indy, said Heather Daly-Donofrio, the LPGA's chief communications and tour operations officer. We wanted to afford players every opportunity to play in both events.Octagon manages the event.The tour, the tournament, Octagon and the sponsor came together thinking it was the best option for players looking to play Evian, said tournament director Harry Hardy.Hardy said the new Indy event, which features a $2 million purse, is looking to be played as a 72-hole tournament next year, with the LPGA looking for new dates that wont create the challenge that comes playing in front of an overseas major.There are a few things to evaluate, Hardy said. Indianapolis has a rich history of big sports events, with an NFL team, hosting a Super Bowl, with multiple college programs in the area. We have to evaluate all those factors.The tournament features a unique setting, with the Pete Dye-designed Brickyard course weaving through the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In this years Indianapolis 500, The Indy Women in Tech Championship is sponsoring a car, AJ Foyt Racings No. 40 Chevrolet.
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