THE COLONY, Texas (June 27, 2023) – Tournament officials announced today tickets are now on sale at www.AscendantLPGA.com for the 2023 Ascendant LPGA benefiting Volunteers of America, Texas’ signature LPGA Tour event taking place Oct. 2-8 at Golf Clubs at The Tribute and playing at Old American Golf Club. The all-new BITE by the Lake upgraded hospitality culinary experience headlines the ticket packages available for the annual LPGA Tour event.
The field will feature 132 of the world’s top professional golfers competing for a share of a $1.8 million purse, a $100,000 increase from the 2022 championship.
“For the past decade, the Ascendant LPGA benefiting Volunteers of America has introduced VOA’s mission to an international audience, helping to support and expand our critical work serving women and many others in need,” said Mike King, Volunteers of America National President, and CEO. “Kathy Whitworth was a dear friend and tremendous supporter for not only our great championship, but also of Volunteers of America and women’s golf in general. We look forward to honoring her memory in a variety of ways leading up to tournament week.”
The 2023 Ascendant LPGA benefiting Volunteers of America will pay tribute to its longtime tournament ambassador and golf’s winningest player, Kathy Whitworth, who passed away suddenly in 2022, with a variety of programs and initiatives. Whitworth, a Dallas resident, was instrumental in growing the game of golf for the younger generation with a mission providing increased access to the game in communities that ordinarily would not be introduced to the sport.
The “Kathy Whitworth Ticket Program” will return to the #AscendantLPGA in 2023. The program encourages local clubs, businesses, golf teams, organizations, and individuals to continue serving Whitworth’s mission to spread access and awareness about the game of golf. Accepted applicants will receive complimentary tickets to the tournament and #AscendantLPGA promotional materials to help spread tournament awareness.
About Kathy Whitworth Foundation
Kathy Whitworth Foundation is a Fort Worth-based 501(c)(3), celebrating 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. To learn more, visit https://kathywhitworthfoundation.org
About Kathy Whitworth Invitational Junior Girls Championship
Established in 1999, the Kathy Whitworth Invitational Junior Girls Championship draws some of the best junior girl golfers in the world to Fort Worth each spring. Since its inception, the tournament has been conducted in concert with the ideals of the USGA: to promote love of the game while building confidence, character, leadership, sportsmanship and responsibility. Tournament entry acceptance is based on playing ability and merit. Many Kathy Whitworth Invitational alumnae have played in college and the LPGA, including Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressel, Nelly Korda, Jessica Korda, Christina Kim, Jane Rah, Brittany Lang, Rachel Heck and many more. In addition to elevating junior girls golf, the tournament benefits local charities in Tarrant County. For more information, visit https://kathywhitworthinvitational.com/.
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