Kathy Whitworth Foundation

The Kathy Whitworth Foundation celebrates Kathy Whitworth’s Legendary career by supporting participation in junior girls golf.  The foundation is committed to inspiring young women to embrace confidence, strong values, and responsibility which will in turn provide opportunity to develop leadership and sportsmanship skills for life-long success.

Kathy Whitworth Foundation

The Kathy Whitworth Foundation celebrates Kathy Whitworth’s Legendary career by supporting participation in junior girls golf.  The foundation is committed to inspiring young women to embrace confidence, strong values, and responsibility which will in turn provide opportunity to develop leadership and sportsmanship skills for life-long success.

About Kathy Whitworth

88 Victories

It is one of the most famous records in golf: 88 victories over a span of 23 years, an average of 3.8 victories per season starting with the Kelly Girl Open in 1962 and ending with the United Virginia Bank Classic in 1985. In those three decades, Kathrynne Ann Whitworth surpassed the victory totals of Mickey Wright (82) and Sam Snead (82) to lodge herself atop the category of Most Tournament Victories By a Professional, Man or Woman.

Events

Golf Tournaments

Kathy Whitworth Invitational

Hosted at Mira Vista Country Club, the Kathy Whitworth Invitational was established in 1999 with the goal of providing talented junior girl golfers the opportunity to participate at the highest tier of competitive golf and to generate funds to support local charities.

Kathy Whitworth Classic

For 22 years, Trophy Club Country Club and the Trophy Club Ladies Golf Association will host the Kathy Whitworth Classic Invitational which honors Kathy Whitworth. The Classic is proud to have donated close to $400,000 to the Boys and Girls Club since 2010.

Get Involved

The Kathy Whitworth Foundation supports a variety of local charities and appreciates your support.

Foundation Board

Bettye Odle
Chairwoman

Cathy Harbin
President

Tammy Walton
Vice President

Laura Bley
Treasurer

Phyllis Kwedar
Secretary

Hallie Vasseur
Technology Chair

Cindy Adams

Jennifer Sweeny

Chandra Geren Thomas