,Massachusetts, August 28, 2025
News Summary
The LPGA Tour’s FM Championship makes its much-anticipated return to Massachusetts at TPC Boston, promising high-stakes competition as top players vie for a $4.1 million purse. Featuring local favorites Megan Khang and Alexa Pano, the tournament also highlights Brittany Altomare’s inspiring comeback after maternity leave. With 36 of the top 40 golfers in the world participating, the event showcases the growth and prominence of women’s golf, while community engagement is exemplified through the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s involvement.
Norton — The FM Championship Roars Back to Massachusetts
Get ready, local golf fans: the LPGA Tour lands in Massachusetts this weekend for the FM Championship, bringing top-tier women’s golf, hometown storylines and a hefty payday. The tournament at TPC Boston runs from August 28-31 and carries a purse of $4.1 million, the largest outside the majors and the tour championship — and that kind of money guarantees big names and high drama on a course that’s been in the spotlight for the women’s game.
Homegrown hopefuls and a hungry field
Two Bay State natives are back in the hunt: Megan Khang and Alexa Pano, each chasing a second LPGA victory. The field itself is brutal — 36 of the top 40 players from the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings are teeing it up, including the world No. 1 and No. 2, and other heavy hitters such as the defending champion and last year’s runner-up. This is the kind of stacked field that tests every shot and puts pressure on every putt.
Scholarship fund brings a local flavor
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund is on site, doing what it does best: helping young golfers fund their education and stay connected to the game. On Wednesday’s pro-am, scholars from the Ouimet Fund had the rare chance to caddie for LPGA professionals. One scholar in particular, Mia Lombardi, worked alongside the group that included Khang and a top-ranked star, and said the experience was inspiring — a real taste of pro life and the grind that comes with it. Events like this show how community programs and elite golf can intersect in meaningful ways.
Brittany Altomare’s comeback story
One of the most compelling local storylines belongs to Brittany Altomare, a Shrewsbury native returning to the FM Championship after taking maternity leave last year. She gave birth to her son, Wyatt, on March 7, 2024, and the toddler — now 17 months old — will be along for the Norton week. Family support is in full effect: Altomare’s father plans to be present, and her husband, who works in accounting and finance, is juggling work to try to attend as well. A special touch: a putter was sent to Wyatt with his birth details, and he’s already showing signs of a budding interest in golf.
Altomare’s road back hasn’t been easy. She’s one of only five mothers currently competing on the LPGA Tour, alongside other mothers on tour, and had a tough 2023 with many missed cuts while pregnant. This season has been a gradual rebuild: she’s made four cuts in 12 starts and had earned around $25,129 as of the CPKC Women’s Open. Across her LPGA career since 2014, she’s compiled roughly $3.3 million in earnings with numerous solid finishes. Returning to play at TPC Boston means a short trip home — the course sits less than an hour from Shrewsbury, and while this is her first LPGA start in Massachusetts, she did compete on the Epson Tour in Brockton back in 2015 and once played on her high school boys’ golf team.
Big field, big history, bigger implications
This year’s FM Championship brings more than leaderboard heat. The presence of so many top players — including world No. 1 and No. 2 — underlines how women’s professional golf has grown in depth and exposure. The tournament’s return to TPC Boston is a milestone: last year’s edition drew in excess of 25,000 fans, a breakthrough attendance figure for the LPGA at that course. Veteran voices in the game have pointed to the event as proof that women are increasingly accepted on courses once deemed the preserve of men, and the energy around the tournament reflects that shift.
What to watch
- Local angle: Watch how Khang and Pano perform under hometown pressure and support.
- Motherhood on tour: Altomare’s presence adds an emotional layer — she’s one of a handful balancing pro life and parenting.
- Young talent meets pro life: The Ouimet Fund scholars caddying gives fans a glimpse at the next generation of players and the ladders that help them climb.
- Stacked leaderboard: With most top-ranked players in the field, expect tight scoring and dramatic final rounds.
Why this matters
More than a tournament, this week represents a snapshot of women’s golf today: competitive, community-minded and increasingly mainstream. From scholarship scholars learning the ropes to a hometown mom juggling family and competition, the FM Championship delivers human stories alongside elite athletic performance.
FAQ
When and where is the FM Championship?
The FM Championship takes place at TPC Boston in Norton from August 28 to 31.
Who are the local players to follow?
Keep an eye on Megan Khang and Alexa Pano, both Bay State natives chasing their second LPGA victories. Brittany Altomare is also a local with a compelling comeback story.
What is the tournament purse?
The total purse is $4.1 million, the largest on the LPGA Schedule outside the majors and the season-ending tour championship.
Are any scholarship programs involved?
Yes. The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund is active at the event; scholars participated in a pro-am and served as caddies for LPGA players.
How many top-ranked players are competing?
The field includes 36 of the top 40 players from the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, including the world No. 1 and No. 2, as well as the defending champion and last year’s runner-up.
Quick Reference Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | FM Championship (LPGA Tour) |
| Dates | August 28–31 |
| Venue | TPC Boston, Norton, Massachusetts |
| Purse | $4.1 million |
| Local players to watch | Megan Khang, Alexa Pano, Brittany Altomare |
| Scholarship partner | Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund (scholars caddied in pro-am) |
| Notable facts | 36 of top 40 in world rankings competing; last year drew 25,000+ fans at TPC Boston |
Stay tuned for leaderboard updates and local color from Norton as the week unfolds — this one’s shaping up to be a must-watch for golf fans who love a blend of top-level play and hometown heart.
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Additional Resources
- Golfweek: Brittany Altomare’s Pregnancy and Return
- MassLive: Pat Bradley on Women’s Golf Growth
- LPGA: Pat Bradley Room Opens to Public
- Cape Cod Times: LPGA Tour Returns to Massachusetts
- ESPN: LPGA Tour Returns to New England
- Wikipedia: LPGA Tour
- Google Search: Women’s Golf
- Google Scholar: Women’s Golf LPGA
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Women’s Golf
- Google News: LPGA Championship
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