Hill and Casey Selected as 2022 Winners in LPGA Contest to find that Special MOM who Stands Out Among the Best-of-the-Best in Serving as a Mentor and Role Model; Winners Earn All-Expense-Paid Trip to the 2022 Cognizant Founders Cup Taking Place May 11th-15th at Upper Montclair Country Club, in Clifton, NJ
Clifton, NJ, – In advance of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 9th, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), along with its flagship event the Cognizant Founders Cup, have announced that Kelly Hill of Sewell, NJ, and her mother, Pamela Casey, are the winners of the 2022 Great MOM Giveaway Contest, a promotion designed to find that special mother or mentor who stands out among the best-of-the-best in serving as a role model.
The contest, which ran from March 15th – April 15th, is part of the LPGA’s ongoing mission of engaging, empowering, and supporting girls and women through the sport of golf. In its quest to find that one special “mother or mentor,” the LPGA invited anyone interested in nominating a friend or family member to complete and submit a 250-word essay, along with photos, on what makes their candidate stand out among the rest.
Kelly Hill (L), of Sewell, NJ, and
her mother, Pamela Casey
“We were impressed and moved by so many of our submissions highlighting their mothers and mentors who have made an impact in their life” said Tracy Hupko, Sales & Marketing Manager, Cognizant Founders Cup. “In the end, we felt that Kelly Hill and her mother, Pamela Casey, stood out for their special relationship. Kelly described multiple moments in her life where her mother’s resiliency to life’s obstacles did not go unnoticed and were backed by her unwavering support and guidance.”
Hupko adds, “Kelly and Pamela have a special relationship and they embody everything we do at the LPGA in supporting and empowering girls and women. There is nothing more important than a MOM, especially one who serves as a role model and helps inspire not only family members, but friends and colleagues in business too.”
As the 2022 winners, Hill and Casey will receive transportation, hotel accommodations, and hospitality tickets for May 13th & 14th during the competition rounds of the 2022 Cognizant Founders Cup at historic Upper Montclair Country Club, in Clifton, NJ. In addition, all finalists will receive a gift from the LPGA for being among the 13 best nominations received during the contest.
The 2022 Cognizant Founders Cup returns to Northern New Jersey for a second straight year and will be contested on one of the state’s premier golf courses, while celebrating the LPGA’s heritage in an event that showcases the best professional golfers in the world. The prestigious event pays tribute to the 13 founding members of the LPGA, and offers a $3 million purse, which is the largest of any LPGA Tour event outside of the majors and the CME Group Tour Championship. The 144-player field in 2022 is expected to be filled with the Tour’s most talented and accomplished players along with 2 special exemptions to be named at a later date.
Tickets for the tournament are now available at www.thefounderslpga.com, including general admission tickets, providing access to the tournament grounds any day Wednesday through Sunday are $40, and weekly 5-day pass available for $125. Veterans, first responders, active military and Juniors 17 and under receive free general admission. Hospitality packages begin at $150 per day, which includes access to the Drive On Pavilion on the 9thGreen, a parking pass, continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, water, coffee, soft drinks, beer and wine. Additional hospitality packages are available for individuals and corporations seeking a more intimate experience.
Upper Montclair Country Club is one of only a few country clubs worldwide known to have hosted tournaments for all three professional golf tours, including the LPGA in 1979 & 1980, 1983 & 1984, and 2007-2009. Long considered one of NJ’s premier golf clubs, this legendary A.W. Tillinghast golf course design underwent a major renovation in the 1950s, directed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., transforming Upper Montclair Country Club into its present 27-hole Championship layout. The acclaimed venue, which has hosted hundreds of the world’s best players over many decades, will challenge an elite field of LPGA TOUR golfers.
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About the LPGA
The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla., the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 2,300 Members representing more than 30 countries. With a vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while the Epson Tour, the official development and qualifying tour of the LPGA, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. Additionally, LPGA Professionals directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management. The LPGA demonstrates its dedication to the development of the game through The LPGA Foundation. Since 1991, this charitable organization has been committed to empowering and supporting girls and women through developmental, humanitarian and golf community initiatives, including LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the LPGA Women’s Network and the LPGA Amateur Golf Association. Follow the LPGA on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel, online at www.LPGA.com and on its mobile apps. Join the social conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Cognizant works to advance diversity and inclusion in its business and beyond, including its partnership with the LPGA Tour, which aims to make sports more inclusive at all levels across the globe. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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