Golf fans invited to use the same putter Kathy Whitworth trusted in all 88 of her championship victories
Historic opportunity will highlight the September 27 Kathy Whitworth 88 Gifting Gala
Imagine standing over a putt with the very same putter Kathy Whitworth used in all 88 of her championship victories.
TROPHY CLUB, Texas — On Sunday, September 27, golf fans will have the rare opportunity to do exactly that during the Kathy Whitworth 88 Gifting Gala at Trophy Club Golf Club.
The putter that helped make golf history will not be displayed behind glass. It will be placed directly into the hands of guests helping carry Whitworth’s legacy forward. Each attendee participating in the Kathy Whitworth Putting Challenge may use the historic putter and capture the experience in photographs or video.
Whitworth used the same putter throughout her extraordinary professional career—including all 88 of her championship victories and 95 second-place finishes. Her 88 LPGA Tour victories remain the most by any golfer, woman or man, on a single professional tour.
The gala will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on what would have been Whitworth’s 87th birthday. The relaxed, celebratory afternoon will include cocktails, an upscale cookout, a brief program and the putting challenge. Complimentary beer and wine will be served, with spirits available for purchase at a cash bar.
A Legacy That Keeps Giving
The Kathy Whitworth 88 Gifting Gala benefits the KW88 Gift Award, which provides financial assistance to promising young women who have already established themselves as professional golfers and are working to advance their careers.
Whitworth understood that journey personally. As a young professional facing the considerable cost of competition, she received crucial financial support from her parents, friends and members of her community. Their faith gave her the time and freedom to pursue her potential. She went on to become golf’s winningest professional and the first woman to reach $1 million in career earnings on the LPGA Tour.
Throughout her life, Whitworth remained committed to encouraging and lifting up other women in golf. The KW88 Gift Award continues that commitment by helping talented young professionals meet expenses such as travel, tournament entry fees and equipment costs.
Event Details
Kathy Whitworth 88 Gifting Gala
Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 4–7 p.m.
Trophy Club Golf Club
500 Trophy Club Drive, Trophy Club, TX 76262
4–5 p.m. Cocktails | 5–6 p.m. Dinner & Program | 6–7 p.m. Kathy Whitworth Putting Challenge
Contribution: $200 per person, including a $120 donation to the KW88 Gift Award. The gift is tax deductible after the first $50.
Register or learn more: https://kathy-whitworth-88-gifting-gala-2026.perfectgolfevent.com/
About the KW88 Gift Award
The KW88 Gift Award provides financial support to promising young women pursuing careers in professional golf. The program honors Kathy Whitworth’s record 88 LPGA Tour victories while continuing her lifelong commitment to encouraging and assisting the next generation of women golfers. The KW88 Gift Award is a program of the Kathy Whitworth Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity.
Media Opportunities
Interviews may be arranged with Bettye Odle regarding the history and provenance of Kathy Whitworth’s putter, Whitworth’s use of the putter throughout her career, personal stories connected to the putter and the mission and impact of the KW88 Gift Award. Historic photographs, current photographs of the putter and additional event images are available upon request.
Media Contact
Barbara Griffith
817-602-5011
griffith.barbara@att.net
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