In 2010 La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California, made new friends with Kia Motors America when it was announced that it would become the new sponsor of a decades-long golfing event. The tournament will be known as the Kia Classic Presented by J Golf. It will be from March 22 to 28 at La Costa Resort and Spa, with prize money of $1.7 million. The north San Diego County beach destination is also known and recognized as a premier golfer’s paradise.

La Costa Resort and Spa Golf Course will be the first LPGA Tour stop in the U.S., and will feature the top-20 ranked players and a full field of 144 LPGA professionals. A $1.7 million purse brings anticipation to the event.  Tickets are available at -lpgalacosta.com, or by calling 1-888-SEE-LPGA.

For those looking for a hotel room, your prospects of staying at La Costa are best if you book right away.