TROPHY CLUB, Texas — Family, friends, and fans of golf legend Kathy Whitworth are invited to a powerful evening of celebration, remembrance, and impact at the inaugural Kathy Whitworth 88 Gifting Gala, to be held Sept. 27 at Trophy Club Country Club in Trophy Club, Texas.
The gala honors what would have been the 86th birthday of Kathy Whitworth — the winningest golf professional ever —and supports a bold effort to carry her legacy forward. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the KW 88 Gift Award, an initiative supporting young women striving to reach the professional ranks of the LPGA.
“This is a celebration of Kathy Whitworth’s legacy as well as a commitment to the future,” says Bettye Odle, Kathy Whitworth’s partner and chairwoman of the Kathy Whitworth Foundation. “That’s the spirit of the Kathy Whitworth 88 Gifting Gala.”
The event will be an elegant and inspiring evening that will feature a cocktail hour sponsored by Independence Bourbon, a company that has distilled a special bourbon honoring Kathy Whitworth’s 88 wins. The appetizer reception will be followed by a multi-course dinner, reflections on Kathy’s extraordinary life, and honoring the next generation of women’s golf.
Kathy Whitworth’s commitment to lifting others—on and off the course—was as enduring as her historic career. The KW 88 Gift Award embodies that mission, offering critical support to young women golfers following their dreams to the highest possible competitive platform.
You are urged to be part of this unforgettable inaugural event, hosted by the KW 88 Gala Committee, to ensure Kathy’s story continues to inspire and empower.
Red River Junior Golf, Inc., a fully qualified 501 (c) (3), is the entity aligned with the mission of the Kathy Whitworth 88 Gifting Gala and the KW 88 Gift Award. Sponsorships and donations greater than $50 are tax-deductible.
Learn more at https://kathy-whitworth-88-gifting-gala-2025.perfectgolfevent.com/ and RSVP today.