Acushnet Company – Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra

An official patron company of the LPGA, the Acushnet Company, comprised of Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands, provides equipment support for the LPGA Tour and its players. In addition, the Acushnet Company is a platinum sponsor of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) Championship and supports several other ongoing education initiatives for LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals. The Acushnet Company's continued efforts to enhance breast cancer awareness in the golf industry include a significant annual donation to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure, the official national charity of the LPGA.

 

Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center

As official medical directors of the LPGA, the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center offers orthopaedic and sports medicine services to LPGA players with sports injuries through the Physiotherapy Associates LPGA Sports Medicine Trailer, a portable health/fitness facility. World-renowned doctor, Dr. James R. Andrews offers customized programs designed to help LPGA professionals prevent injuries and continue to compete on Tour at maximum performance levels.

 

Anheuser-Busch: Michelob ULTRA

Anheuser-Busch, through its low-carbohydrate Michelob ULTRA brand, continues its long-standing partnership with the LPGA. Michelob ULTRA, the official beer of golf, appeals to adult beer drinkers who lead active lifestyles, making the brand a perfect fit with and a smart choice for the LPGA. Through a multi-faceted sponsorship, Michelob ULTRA reaches beer drinkers via promotions on LPGA.com, Michelob ULTRA 19th Hole hospitality programs at select LPGA Tour events and point-of-sale materials. The brand is also an advertiser in the 2009 LPGA Series on the ESPN network. LPGA Players Natalie Gulbis and Lorie Kane complement these programs as Michelob ULTRA brand ambassadors . Michelob ULTRA is the title sponsor of the LPGA Tour's Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill, scheduled for May 7-10, 2009, at the Kingsmill Resort & Spa in Williamsburg, Va. Featuring a $2.2 million purse, the Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill is one of the top events on the LPGA Tour.

 

ANJET

ANJET is the “Official Private Jet Service” of the LPGA. As a private jet charter company, ANJET is committed to providing its clients with the highest level of personalized service, quality aircraft, and most competitive pricing in the industry. ANJET recognizes the importance and value of time for all business professionals – whether a corporate executive or a professional golfer - and works to assist these busy individuals to quickly and effectively travel from Point A to Point B, and eliminate the headaches and hassles associated with commercial travel. Most importantly, ANJET supports the core standards and principles of organizations like the LPGA, as it values the contributions of women in sports, charities and their local communities, as well as demonstrating the highest level of integrity in both business and personal endeavors.

As an LPGA marketing partner, ANJET will have a presence on-site at several LPGA events, sponsoring Hole-in-One contests where the lucky winner has the opportunity to win a trip on a private aircraft. For more information on ANJET, please visit the company web site at www.anjet.net, or call toll-free at (877) TO-ANJET (862-6538).

 

Arpin Van Lines

A leader in the transportation industry for more than 100 years, Arpin Van Lines is proud to be the official mover of the LPGA. In this capacity, Arpin provides transportation for the Smucker's LPGA Child Development Center, a quality learning environment for the athletes' children while on Tour, and the LPGA Sports Medicine Trailer, a 48-foot state-of-the-art mobile sports medicine facility that provides rehabilitative and preventive care for LPGA Tour members. Additionally, Arpin offers members of the LPGA family, its sponsors and licensees a special package of competitively priced relocation services for domestic and international moves. Arpin Van Lines is a division of The Arpin Group of Companies, which includes Arpin Moving Systems, Arpin Logistics Systems and Arpin International Group. To learn more, call toll-free 800-343-3500 or visit www.arpin.com.

 

Bank of America

Bank of America is the issuing bank for the official credit card of the LPGA – the LPGA MasterCard®. LPGA fans, players, families and members can apply for the card and chose from several attractive card designs. Whether you choose the LPGA Platinum Plus® MasterCard® with WorldPointsSM or the LPGA Preferred MasterCard® with WorldPointsSM you'll be able to begin earning points that can be redeemed for valuable rewards including unlimited Cash Rewards, tickets on any major U.S. airline with no blackout dates, car rentals and more than 1,000 brand-name merchandise items, including golf equipment. With WorldPoints, you also get free access to a unique personalized service that can make your special tee-time arrangements and get you great seats at entertainment and sporting events. Bank of America participates in on-site sponsorship programs at the majority of domestic LPGA Tour events. To apply for your LPGA MasterCard®, stop by one of the Bank of America/LPGA MasterCard booths at an LPGA event, apply for the card and receive a free gift; call 800-932-2775 to apply by phone or visit the Web site www.bankofamerica.com to apply online. For more information on WorldPointsSM and to view full rewards catalog go to www.mbnaworldpoints.com.

 

Blue Diamond Almonds

Blue Diamond Almonds is the "Official Health Snack of the LPGA". Blue Diamond is the world's largest tree nut processing and marketing company. The cooperative of growers at Blue Diamond celebrated its 98th anniversary in 2008 and is the leader in the development of California's almond industry.

As a partner of the LPGA, Blue Diamond Almonds has a presence on-site at several LPGA Tour events. Fans have the chance to experience a sampling of Blue Diamonds new "Blue Diamond Oven Roasted Almonds". This is an extraordinary new line of flavored almonds uniquely packaged to make portion control easier than ever for health-conscious consumers! For more information, please visit the company's website at www.bluediamond.com.

 

Canyon Ranch

Canyon Ranch, the world's leading health resort company, joined the LPGA sponsorship family in 2006 and provides health and wellness advice to the best female golfers in the world. An exciting feature of this multi-faceted sponsorship is the presentation of an all-inclusive stay at one of Canyon Ranch's two destination resorts to every winner of an official LPGA event. Canyon Ranch also provides nutritional consultations and spa services to players at select LPGA tournaments throughout the season.

Canyon Ranch has been offering healthy, active vacations for over 30 years. This renowned life enhancement company has three destination health resorts - the original opened in Tucson, Arizona in 1979 and a second in Lenox, Massachusetts in 1989 - which have been named Best Destination Spa 10 times in the Condé Nast Traveler readers' poll. Canyon Ranch Miami Beach - the world's first wellness-centered residential community and boutique hotel - opened in November, 2008, offering discerning travelers and homeowners a world-class spa, healthy dining options, all-suite accommodations and amenities that redefine luxury, health, wellness and living. Canyon Ranch also operates three Canyon Ranch SpaClub® fitness, spa and wellness facilities, located in Las Vegas, near Orlando, Florida, and onboard Cunard's Queen Mary 2 luxury ocean liner. For more information, visit www.canyonranch.com.

 

Choice Hotels International®

Choice Hotels International® is the Official Hotel Partner of the LPGA. Through this partnership Choice Hotels® provides the LPGA affordable and convenient lodging at more than 6,000 Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality Inn®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Cambria Suites®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, and Rodeway Inn® brand hotels worldwide.

The benefits of the Choice Hotels and LPGA partnership provides the LPGA pand its constituents with discounted room rates by calling the Choice Sports Desk at 877.240.AWAY (2929) or visiting www.choicehotels.com/lpga. LPGA fans and affiliates may participate in the Choice Privileges® LPGA Rewards Program to earn points toward free room nights, golf apparel, equipment, vacations and more.

 

KOLON

KOLON is the title sponsor of the LPGA's professional development program that offers educational and cross-cultural communication training for all members called the KOLON-LPGA Cross-Cultural Professional Development Program.

KOLON has led the way in the development of golf in Korea since 1985, when the honorary chairman of KOLON Group, Dong Chan Lee, was appointed as the chairman of Korea Golf Association.

KOLON Group began in the textile industry in 1954, the business have been diversified extending from petrochemicals, construction, information, and communications, distribution to leisure, as well as the latest high tech industries. KOLON affiliates, including KOLON Industries, KOLON Engineering & Construction, and FnC KOLON, have seized a leading position in their respective business areas.

In addition, KOLON Group has laid the groundwork to solidify global manufacturing systems by establishing overseas subsidiaries, including those in China and Indonesia, in order to venture business into wider regions. In pursuit of becoming a global company with sustainable growth, competitiveness has been reinforced along with bold investment on the basis of 'Select and Concentrate' strategies while promoting mergers and acquisitions.

 

Mirassou Winery

Mirassou Winery is proud to be the official wine of the LPGA. As America’s oldest wine-making family and leading wine today, Mirassou pairs beautifully with the LPGA, which also enjoys a rich history and showcases the world’s best golfers. Through an integrated sponsorship, Mirassou reaches its target consumers via on-site wine tastings at several LPGA Tour events, through its online Mirassou Perfect Pairings microsite on LPGA.com, in advertising on the ESPN network and through point-of-sale materials. LPGA Players Jill McGill, Kristy McPherson and Laura Diaz complement these programs as Mirassou Winery brand ambassadors. In 2009, Mirassou Winery will also serve presenting sponsor of the Phoenix LPGA International, which will be played March 26-29 at Papago Golf Course in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.mirassou.com.

 

RolexWatch U.S.A., Inc.

In 2010, Rolex, the official timepiece of the LPGA, celebrates its 30th year with the LPGA. Rolex sponsors the LPGA's top awards such as the Rolex Player of the Year award, the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year award and honors the LPGA Tour's Rolex First-Time Winners. In addition, Rolex sponsors the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) membership's Ellen Griffin Rolex Award and is a supporting sponsor of the LPGA T&CP Championship. Rolex provides the official time at selected LPGA Tour events. Rolex is also represented by many LPGA Tour players. In 2006, Rolex became the title sponsor of the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings, the first-ever world rankings system for women's golf.

 

Rosetta Stone®

The LPGA, recognizing the importance of effective communication as our membership becomes more international, partnered with Rosetta Stone (R) Inc since 2005. This partnership provides the LPGA membership and staff an opportunity to develop their skills in other languages through the Rosetta Stone® language-learning system.

Rosetta Stone® software is a series of revolutionary language-learning programs acclaimed for their speed, power and effectiveness. The Rosetta Stone® award-winning Dynamic Immersion method takes you inside the new language from the very beginning.

The Rosetta Stone® language library offers 31 languages. The program reinforces the student's natural language learning ability by directly associating new or difficult words with familiar objects and ideas. Thousands of carefully selected pictures convey the meaning; native speakers say the words with or without text. The student responds and the program gives instantaneous feedback, confirming the comprehension that has taken place. Students can study the material at their own pace, using exercises suited to individual learning styles and objectives.

To learn more about Rosetta Stone® software visit their official website. Click here>>

This program is an LPGA initiative available to all LPGA Tour and Teaching and Club Professional members, LPGA staff, Duramed FUTURES Tour members and Duramed FUTURES Tour staff.

Those members interested in enrolling in the program, click here for more information or email your preferred email address and which language you would like to learn to Janice Sumner, Certification Programs Manager at janice.sumner@lpga.com.

 

The J.M. Smucker Co.

The J.M. Smucker Company joined the LPGA sponsor family in 1993 and is the sponsor of the Smucker's LPGA Child Development Center, the first-ever traveling childcare center in the world of professional sports. The center, which travels to nearly 25 LPGA tournaments, provides two full-time credentialed child development professionals, as well as other staff members to care for the children of the more than 35 mothers competing on the LPGA Tour. The Smucker's LPGA Child Development Center plays a vital role in enabling many LPGA professionals to have a family and pursue their careers on Tour. Smucker's has started a sampling program on-site at select events sampling various brands in the Smucker's brand family.

 

For more information contact the LPGA Corporate Partnerships department at sponsorship@lpga.com.


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