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Epson Tour

The official developmental tour for the LPGA Tour, formerly known as the Symetra Tour and Futures Tour.
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The Epson Tour is the official developmental tour for the LPGA Tour. The Epson Tour was originally founded as the Futures Tour in 1981 and was known as the Symetra Tour from 2012 to 2021 before being renamed the Epson Tour in 2022. The Epson Tour serves as the primary pathway for women golfers to earn LPGA Tour status. The top 10 players on the Epson Tour money list each year earn LPGA Tour cards for the following season.

How Golfers Say It

"Epson Tour."
"Developmental tour."
"Earned LPGA card on Epson."

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Origin

The Epson Tour was originally founded as the Futures Tour in 1981. The tour was known as the Symetra Tour from 2012 to 2021 before being renamed the Epson Tour in 2022.

Rules & Context

The Epson Tour is the official developmental tour for the LPGA Tour. The top 10 players on the Epson Tour money list each year earn LPGA Tour cards for the following season.

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Neil's Take

"The Epson Tour is the official developmental tour for the LPGA Tour, founded as the Futures Tour in 1981. The Epson Tour was known as the Symetra Tour from 2012 to 2021 before being renamed the Epson Tour in 2022. The top 10 players on the Epson Tour money list each year earn LPGA Tour cards for the following season."

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Epson Tour founded?

1981 as Futures Tour. The Epson Tour was originally founded as the Futures Tour in 1981. The tour was known as the Symetra Tour from 2012 to 2021 before being renamed the Epson Tour in 2022.

How do you earn an LPGA card on Epson Tour?

Top 10 money list. The top 10 players on the Epson Tour money list each year earn LPGA Tour cards for the following season.

Was the Epson Tour known by other names?

Yes, Futures Tour and Symetra Tour. The Epson Tour was known as the Futures Tour from 1981 to 2011, the Symetra Tour from 2012 to 2021, and the Epson Tour from 2022 onwards.

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