In the shadows of the New York skyline, Liberty National Golf Club stands as a monument to vision, resilience, and transformation—a fitting host for the Mizuho Americas Open. As the LPGA returns to this iconic venue, fans and players alike are reminded that this is no ordinary golf course. Liberty National’s history is as layered and complex as the city it overlooks, and its presence on the women’s professional circuit marks a powerful convergence of sport, ambition, and legacy.
Before Liberty National was a $300 million masterpiece, it was a wasteland. Literally. The land was once home to oil refineries, storage tanks, and a munitions depot. It even served as an Italian internment camp during World War II. Toxic, forgotten, and industrially ravaged, the site was considered by many to be irredeemable—until former Reebok CEO Paul Fireman saw potential. “When I purchased the nearly one-mile-long stretch of a neglected and decayed New Jersey coastline, most people said I was crazy,” Fireman recalled. But he wasn’t just building a golf course; he was remaking a landscape. Capping toxic ground, importing six million cubic feet of soil, and planting over 5,000 trees, Fireman and his son Dan turned environmental scar tissue into a sustainable sanctuary for elite golf.
Designed by Bob Cupp and World Golf Hall of Famer Tom Kite, Liberty National opened in 2006 with a panoramic view of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty that is unrivaled in sports. It’s not just the best skyline in golf—it might be the best in all of sport. Kite called the project “a career-defining event,” and for good reason: Liberty National has become a model for how environmentally distressed land can be revitalized through thoughtful design and vision. In the years since, the club has hosted PGA TOUR events including THE NORTHERN TRUST (2009, 2013, 2019) and the 2017 Presidents Cup, where the U.S. Team cruised to a dominant 19–11 victory. Now, as the Mizuho Americas Open takes root, Liberty National is again stepping into the spotlight—this time to elevate women’s golf.
But the true power of the Mizuho Americas Open lies in its setting. Liberty National’s rise from rubble to relevance mirrors the journey of women’s golf itself: underappreciated, underestimated, but ultimately unstoppable. Each swing taken against the Manhattan skyline is a testament to how far the game has come—and how much further it can go. As the Mizuho Americas Open cements its place in professional golf, it also honors a remarkable venue—one that proves, emphatically, that from the most unlikely foundations, greatness can be built. With all the anticipation building, the obvious question is: Who’s playing?
Who’s playing at the Mizuho Americas Open 2025?
The Mizuho Americas Open 2025, held from May 8 to 11, will take place at the prestigious Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey. This LPGA Tour event boasts a $3 million purse and will feature 120 top professional women golfers, including eight of the world’s top 10 players, such as Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko, Atthaya Thitikul, and Ruoning Yin. Additionally, the tournament will welcome 24 elite junior golfers from the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), adding a unique pro-junior element to the competition.
Defending champion Nelly Korda, ranked No. 1 in the world, will return to reclaim her title after winning in 2024 with a score of -14. The inaugural champion, Rose Zhang, will also compete, hoping to repeat her success. The event emphasizes mentorship, pairing established professionals with promising junior players to inspire the next generation of golfers. Liberty National Golf Club provides a stunning backdrop for the event, with its views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Known for its challenging layout, it promises an exciting test for the world’s best golfers.
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