HOUSTON, TX –The Harris County – Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) is excited to announce its partnership with The Chevron Championship in hosting the 2024 Chevron | Sports Authority Foundation Golf Classic on Monday, April 22.
This extraordinary golf event will provide golfers with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play on the prestigious Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at The Club at Carlton Woods a day after a LPGA major champion is crowned.
“We are thrilled to partner with The Chevron Championship for this year’s golf outing,” said John Coppins, Harris County – Houston Sports Authority Senior Director of Events. “Both of our organizations’ steadfast commitment to the advancement of educational opportunities in our community through sporting events made partnering around this historic LPGA major championship a no-brainer.”
Proceeds from the tournament will go towards supporting scholarship opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Both Chevron and the HCHSA are dedicated to the advancement of education and helping create a brighter future for deserving students.
“These experiences around the tournament extend our shared goals with the LPGA to elevate women and create access and opportunity on and off the course,” said Al Williams, Chevron Vice President of Corporate Affairs. “We recognize that golf is a great uniter and creates a platform to showcase great talent, but more importantly, to showcase the possibilities that golf can provide young girls and women to be future leaders.”
The Chevron Championship has a long-standing tradition of hosting world-class golf tournaments, and this collaboration with the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority further solidifies the dedication of both organizations to promoting the sport and supporting the local community.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to play on a championship course and contribute to a worthy cause. Secure your spot here.
About the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority
Harris County – Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) maintains the facilities and services the debt of the world-class, professional sports venues it was created to build. To support this primary mission, HCHSA is a leading proponent in attracting sporting events to Houston and promoting the city as a home for sports-related activities. This ultimately results in enhancing Houston’s economic development, improving the quality of life for its residents, and maintaining the city and county as a premier destination for marquee events.
HCHSA also operates annual programs to honor and recognize excellence in athletics, support the local community through programming and donations, and showcase the spirit and culture of the city. These events include the Houston Sports Awards, Houston Sports Hall of Fame, Abilities In Motion, and the National Battle of the Bands. HoustonSports.org
About the Sports Authority Foundation
The Sports Authority Foundation is the official 501c(3) charitable organization to support the advancement and general welfare of the educational, research, and charitable activities of the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority. SportsAuthorityFoundation.org
About Chevron
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to enabling human progress. 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 aim to grow our oil and gas business, lower the carbon intensity of our operations and grow lower carbon businesses in renewable fuels, carbon capture and offsets, hydrogen and other emerging technologies. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
About the LPGA
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is the world’s premier women’s professional golf organization. Created in 1950 by 13 pioneering female Founders, the LPGA, whose members now represent more than 60 countries, is the longest-standing professional women’s sports organization. Through the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour, the LPGA Professionals, and a joint venture with the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA provides female professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams in the game of golf at the highest level. In addition to its professional tours and teaching accreditation programs, the LPGA features a fully integrated Foundation, which provides best-in-class programming for female golfers through its junior golf programming, and its LPGA Amateurs division, which offers its members playing and learning opportunities around the world. LPGA aims to use its unique platform to inspire, transform and advance opportunities for girls and women, on and off the golf course.
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About The Club at Carlton Woods
Recognized as one of the finest clubs in the country by Platinum Clubs of America and Distinguished Clubs of America, The Club at Carlton Woods completely redefined the essence of lifestyle, where camaraderie flourishes and a culture committed to excellence proves that anything is possible! Member-owned since 2015, Carlton Woods continues to invest in its amenities and services, ensuring that its members and their guests have an exceptional experience every time they visit. From two nationally ranked golf courses to spa offerings, fine dining, and unparalleled family events, The Club at Carlton Woods continues to prove itself as the premier country club destination in the Houston area. More at carltonwoods.com.
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