Chevron to commit $1.2 million over the next six years
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 28, 2022 – The LPGA and IMG announced today that Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is joining the LPGA Foundation Giving Circle at the Founders level, with a commitment to invest $1.2 million over the next six years to support the LPGA Foundation’s programs.
The LPGA Foundation recently launched its Giving Circle campaign to generate funds and support to increase opportunities for girls and women in golf. The Founders Circle is the highest level of giving, with Chevron becoming the first corporate partner to make this substantial financial commitment and the third member of this level after the USGA and LPGA Tour players. Chevron’s investment touches all parts of the LPGA Foundation, including LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, Scholarships and the LPGA Leadership Academy.
“Nothing speaks more powerfully than Chevron’s willingness to jump onboard and make the commitment to inspire and empower the next generation of female leaders,” said Nancy Henderson, president of the LPGA Foundation. “We are thrilled to be able to partner with Chevron, as both of our organizations are aligned with the belief that golf and sports have the ability to transform lives.”
Chevron’s commitment to helping change the face of the game will be showcased at The Chevron Championship this week, beginning with a Leadership Forum for young female golfers from diverse organizations. Hosted by Golf Channel and NBC commentator Peter Jacobson, The Chevron Championship Leadership Forum will provide an engaging experience for girls in middle school and high school who have discovered their passion for golf and have the desire to pursue a career in the game. Through discussions with women at the top of their professions, participants will learn more about opportunities in golf while creating industry connections.
Through The Chevron Challenge, every birdie made on the 14th hole at The Chevron Championship will go toward various charities, including the LPGA Foundation. On Saturday, LPGA*USGA Girls Golf members and amateurs will have the chance to team up with LPGA Legends for the Legends & Juniors Pro-Am, hosted by Amy Alcott. The final round of The Chevron Championship will feature an LPGA*USGA Girls Golf activation with clinic stations, a scavenger hunt, and the opportunity to watch the champion jump into Poppie’s Pond for the final time.
Chevron and the LPGA will also create several new initiatives within the LPGA Foundation to provide opportunities for all girls to take advantage of the benefits that golf has to offer. A new Chevron scholarship will be launched this fall that focuses on providing financial support to girls from underrepresented communities looking to enter a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) career path.
“We cultivate partnerships with organizations to help create the next generation of problem-solvers,” said Josetta Jones, chief diversity and inclusion officer for Chevron. “This includes encouraging young students from underrepresented communities to pursue STEM careers in order to tackle the diverse challenges ahead, and to help improve lives and enable human progress. Our partnership with the LPGA further amplifies our commitment.”
To learn more and join the LPGA Foundation’s Giving Circle, click here.
About Chevron
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. We are focused on lowering the carbon intensity in our operations and seeking to grow lower carbon businesses along with our traditional business lines. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
About the LPGA
The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women, with a goal to change the face of golf by making the sport more accessible and inclusive.
Created in 1950 by 13 Founders, the Association celebrates a diverse and storied history. The LPGA Tour competes across the globe, reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. The Symetra Tour, the LPGA’s official qualifying tour, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA also holds a joint-venture collaboration with the Ladies European Tour (LET), increasing playing opportunities for female golfers in Europe. Across the three Tours, the LPGA represents players in more than 60 countries.
Additionally, the LPGA Foundation has empowered and supported girls and women since 1991, most notably through LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the only national program of its kind, which annually engages with nearly 100,000 girls. The LPGA Amateur Golf Association and LPGA Women’s Network provide virtual and in-person connections to female golfers around the world, while LPGA Professionals are educators, business leaders and gamechangers dedicated to growing the game of golf for everyone.
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About IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company.
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