LPGA & ACER FORM ALLIANCE

LPGA Foundation and Acer Form Alliance to Develop Next Generation of Female Leaders Through Golf and Technology

 

Executive women’s panel to headline two-day LPGA Leadership Academy in California

 

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 6, 2018 – The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Foundation will work with Acer to help develop the next generation of female leaders through a blend of golf and technology when the third of five LPGA Leadership Academies scheduled for this year is held in California later this month.

 

The two-day event will be presented by Acer, one of the world’s top information and communications technology (ICT) companies, and hosted at Lake Merced Golf Club from July 16-17 in San Francisco. A key component will be an executive women’s panel discussion conducted over lunch on the second day of the program.

 

Four or five panelists, selected by Acer, will be introduced by a moderator and invited to share the "secrets to their success" as they follow a theme of "Pivotal Moments" - the significant choices that can shape lives and careers.

 

"We are committed to empowering, inspiring and transforming the lives of girls and young women through the game of golf," said Nancy Henderson, President of The LPGA Foundation. "We are very excited about the impact that The LPGA Leadership Academy is having on the young girls who participate in the program. You can actually see them transform into more confident leaders."

 

"It’s an honor to partner with the LPGA to empower the next generation of girls and young women," said Kim Phipps, Senior Director, Global Marketing & Brand for Acer. "We share the belief that technology, like golf, provides opportunities to dream, learn and grow, and we anticipate a successful event that will enrich all the attendees."

 

The LPGA Foundation introduced the two-day LPGA Leadership Academy in 2015 to engage teenage girls in golf and provide them with a framework to develop confidence and enhance their communication and leadership skills. Group leadership exercises, expert-led discussions, journaling and interaction with female executives and mentors help girls focus on their individual strengths and leadership style.

 

The LPGA Leadership Academy uses the game of golf as a platform and learning tool to:

 

-           Teach girls how to become better decision makers                          

-           Overcome and let go of setbacks

-           Take calculated risks and embrace opportunities

-           Develop skills to accomplish specific goals

-           Play their own game and find their own voice

 

The first two Leadership Academy events of the year were held in Minnesota and Georgia last month with the final two to be staged in North Carolina, later in July, and in New York, during August. Each LPGA Leadership Academy hosts 40 girls aged 13-18.

 

In addition to attending the Academy, each participant will be eligible to apply for The LPGA Foundation Scholars Program which includes invitations to LPGA events, mentoring programs and a $5,000 college scholarship. Details about The LPGA Leadership Academy, the 2018 locations and applications for participation can be found on The LPGA Foundation website at http://www.lpga.com/lpga-foundation/lpga-leadership-academy.

 

About The LPGA Foundation

Established in 1991, The LPGA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to empowering and supporting girls and women through developmental and humanitarian golf initiatives.

 

Key priorities include: LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, The LPGA Leadership Academy, scholarships and the Dolores Hope LPGA Financial Assistance Initiative for those in the golf industry who are experiencing severe hardship. The LPGA Foundation is supported by corporate and private donations, foundation grants and contributions from LPGA members. For more information on how to contribute to The LPGA Foundation, please contact LPGA Headquarters, 100 International Golf Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32124, or by phone, +1 386-274-6200 and on the web: https://lpgafoundation.org/donate.

 

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is today one of the world’s top ICT companies and has a presence in over 160 countries. As Acer looks into the future, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another to open up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. From service-oriented technologies to the Internet of Things to gaming and virtual reality, Acer’s 7,000+ employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

 

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 Symetra Tour, the official development and qualifying tour of the LPGA, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. Additionally, LPGA Teaching and Club 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 and humanitarian golf initiatives, such as LPGA*USGA Girls Golf.

 

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