SPORTS | Tee time

One of the biggest women’s pro tour golf tournaments tees off for four days in Springfield at Panther Creek Country Club. The 25 highest-ranked players on the LPGA Money List have committed to play in this year’s Classic, including defending champion, #9 ranked Cristie Kerr. Other leaders include: Yani Tseng, Karrie Webb, Stacey Lewis, Sandra Gal, I.K. Kim, Michelle Wie, Jiyal Shin, Morgan Pressel and Paula Creamer. You might also see the following: Brittany Lincicome, Angela Stanford, Juli Inkster, Kristy McPherson, Se Ri Pak and local fan favorite, Christina Kim. State Farm Classic Pro-Am and other events are scheduled for June 6-8. Tickets are available online or at the parking lot shuttle pick-up area. For more information, visit www.lpgastatefarmclassic.com.