Cognizant Founders Cup

The Cognizant Founders Cup is a prestigious women’s professional golf tournament on the LPGA Tour, designed as a tribute to the founders of the LPGA. The 2025 event, known as the Founders Cup presented by U.S. Virgin Islands, was held February 6-9 at the Bradenton Country Club in Bradenton, Florida. The tournament is played in a stroke play format over four rounds with a full field of 120 top-ranked LPGA players competing for a $2 million purse. Originally sponsored by Cognizant from 2021 to 2024, the event transitioned to new sponsorship in 2025. The Founders Cup is known for its charitable contributions and unique history, including initially donating half of its purse to charity instead of cash payouts before evolving into a traditional professional competition.