132 Professional Female Golfers Compete in a Quest to Play in the LPGA
The ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour, the official partner of the LPGA’s Epson Tour, returns to Trophy Club, Texas this week for the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Golf Championship. The competition takes place July 17-20 and has been renamed for Kathy Whitworth’s 88 professional wins, the most of any professional golfer. Also new this year: it’s now the ANNIKA WAPT – in partnership with golf legend Annika Sorenstam and the ANNIKA Foundation.
The field consists of 132 professionals from all over the world. They represent the best of LPGA hopefuls, young women who desire to follow in Kathy’s footsteps by participating in a top-notch competitive environment.
“Kathy Whitworth was the greatest winner in all of golf,” says Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ tournament director Cathy Harbin. “Still, she had a humble beginning and that always motivated her to help others. Kathy loved the WAPT and the opportunity it provided young women to follow their dreams.”
Kathy Whitworth’s story is one that can and does inspire young golfers. A talented young athlete, Kathy nevertheless struggled during the early days of professional competition. When she found herself at a crossroads, her parents and a group of friends committed to giving her financial support for at least three years so she could concentrate on finding success. She did just that—and eventually became the first woman to reach career earnings of $1 million on the LPGA Tour
There are many opportunities (interviews and visuals) for news media to cover this tournament.
Pro-Am on Tuesday, July 16 at 1 p.m. This Pro-Am tournament is unlike others as amateurs enjoy unique proximity with tomorrow’s stars. Unlike other pro-am events, the pros ride with the amateurs in the golf cart!
The Sip-and-Putt event, Wednesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. on the putting green of Trophy Club CC Golf Course. This clinic, open free of charge to all ladies regardless of their level of skill, will be hosted by Independence-Bourbon. The session will be conducted by outstanding ANNIKA WAPT golf professionals who will share putting tips with participants.
Additionally, individual interviews with the competitors may be arranged on Tuesday, July 16. Interviews may also be set up Wednesday, July 17 through Saturday, July 20, with a little advance notice.
Visit https://www.kathy-whitworth-88.perfectgolf.com to learn more.
The Trophy Club Country Club has two courses: one named after Fort Worth golf legend, Ben Hogan, and the other after longtime Texas resident Kathy Whitworth. The lovely reception rooms at Trophy Club contain the majority of Whitworth’s impressive trophies, cups, and medals. During her playing career, Whitworth won 88 LPGA Tour tournaments, more than anyone else in the history of the LPGA or PGA Tours. Those 88 championships surpassed both Sam Snead and Tiger Woods, who currently have 82 wins each. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
What: The Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Championship — hosted by the ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour (WAPT)
When: Tournament competition July 17-20, 2024 (Pro-Am, July 16, 1 p.m. and Ladies Sip-and-Putt, July 17, 6 p.m.)
Where: Trophy Club Country Cub, 500 Trophy Club Drive, 76262.
Storytelling: Kathy Whitworth with 88 professional tournament wins, was the winningest golfer in history – male or female. She claimed North Texas as her home.
Video/Interview opportunities: Tuesday, July 16 – the Pro-Am Tournament as the ANNIKA/WAPT golfers play with amateurs. Wednesday, July 17, the Sip-and-Putt at 6 p.m.
July 17-20 Tournament play
Visuals: The Kathy Whitworth course at the Trophy Club Country Club, the majority of Whitworth’s trophies, cups, and medals on display there, video and photos of Kathy Whitworth.
Who/Interviews: Young female professional golfers, among the many who aspire to the LPGA tours and will compete in the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Championship event
More info: https://kathy-whitworth-88.perfectgolfevent.com/
About the Kathy Whitworth Foundation:
The Kathy Whitworth Foundation celebrates Kathy Whitworth’s legendary career by supporting participation in women’s golf. The foundation is committed to inspiring young women to embrace confidence, strong values, and responsibility which will, in turn, provide opportunities to develop leadership and sportsmanlike skills for lifelong success.
About the ANNIKA WAPT:
A subsidiary of K & G Sports, LLC, the WAPT is the official qualifying tour for the Epson Tour and represents one of the best development opportunities for women golf professionals. ANNIKA WAPT grads now playing the LPGA Tour include Yealimi Noh, Matilda Castren, Gabby Then, Grace Kim, and Savannah Vilaubi. Follow the WAPT on the web at www.wapt.golf , https://www.facebook.com/waprotour , Twitter/X: @WAPTGolf , and Instagram @womensallprotour.
Contact:
Barbara Griffith, 817-602-5011, griffith.barbara@att.net
Diana Gats, 330-309-4918, vpt@dianagats.com
