DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – The Ladies Professional Golf Association will mark its 75th anniversary with a pro-am at Pebble Beach Resorts, scheduled for Jan. 12-15, 2026.
Hosted at the renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links, The Hay and The Links at Spanish Bay, the LPGA’s 75th Anniversary Pro-Am will honor the organization’s legacy while supporting the LPGA Foundation’s mission to inspire the next generation of female golfers.
“We are thrilled to celebrate 75 years of the LPGA’s history at the iconic Pebble Beach Resorts,” said LPGA Interim Commissioner Liz Moore. “Inspired by our 13 Founders’ courage, this event, the largest fundraiser in the history of the LPGA, will honor the athletes, partners and fans who have shaped our past while cementing our commitment to driving the game forward for the next 75 years through the LPGA Foundation.”
Set against the backdrop of one of golf’s most majestic venues, this historic event will unite companies, golf enthusiasts and LPGA players in support of the LPGA Foundation and women’s leadership. The pro-am will feature receptions, dinners, fireside chats and other world-class, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Guests will have the exclusive opportunity to play alongside LPGA legends, current stars and LPGA*USGA Girls Golf members. Over 28 participants are confirmed, including LPGA Hall of Famers Amy Alcott, Pat Bradley, Juli Inkster, Lydia Ko and Nancy Lopez, as well as top players like Allisen Corpuz, Stacy Lewis, Brittany Lincicome, Angela Stanford, Michelle Wie West, and Rose Zhang.
This distinguished group of LPGA players collectively represents 233 LPGA Tour victories, 34 major championships and five LPGA Hall of Fame inductions.
“Participating in the LPGA’s 75th Anniversary Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Resorts®seems like the perfect way to pay homage to the pioneers who paved the way for us,” said Angela Stanford, an LPGA major champion and the 2026 U.S. Solheim Cup Team Captain. “As a young girl, I could only dream of moments like these. Now, I am excited to inspire the young girls to chase their dreams on courses like this and to shape the future of our game.”
The event is proudly supported by the Pebble Beach Foundation, Chevron — title sponsor of The Chevron Championship — and the USGA, all esteemed partners of the Founders Circle, the LPGA Foundation’s $1 million giving society. The pro-am is also underwritten thanks to the continued support of valued partners, including Dormie Network, Defiant Whisky and Marie Birdie. These milestone events are made possible by the unwavering commitment of partners, who share in the LPGA Foundation’s mission to inspire and empower girls through golf.
This event is spearheaded by Preston Shytle, Director of Philanthropy with the LPGA Foundation, and Jacqueline Nickelberry, LPGA Foundation Board Member and Pebble Beach Pro-Am Chair and includes esteemed business leaders who love golf and deeply believe in the power and value of women’s sports.
In addition to Shytle and Nickelberry, the Host Committee includes:
- Susan Berson – Member Emerita, Mintz
- Tari Cash – Founder and CEO, CitySwing
- Laura Diaz – Senior Director, Learning and Inclusion, LPGA
- Richard Drucker – Partner and General Counsel, Cornell Capital LLC
- Liz Fradkin – Senior Director of Player Relations, USGA
- Vicki Goetze-Ackerman – Player President, LPGA
- Jimmie James – Author of “Playing from the Rough: A personal journey through America’s 100 greatest Golf Courses”
- Thayer Lavielle – Managing Director, The Collective at Wasserman
- Scott McMillen – Advisory Partner, PwC
- Renata Simril – President and CEO, LA84 Foundation
- Christie Smith Ph.D – Founder, The Humanity Institute
“We are uniting a global community across industries at the LPGA’s 75th Anniversary Pro-Am to make history,” said Nickelberry. “”Supporting the LPGA Foundation invests in young girls’ dreams, empowering them through the game to become confident leaders. This event is a call to champion a cause that transforms lives and ensures a brighter future for the game.”
Since its inception, the LPGA Foundation has empowered over one million girls through programs like LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the LPGA Leadership Academy and LPGA Women’s Golf Programs. After reaching this milestone in 2023, the Foundation launched a $13 million fundraising campaign to impact the next million girls by 2030.
In 2024, the Foundation’s initiatives provided leadership training, mentorship, and golf access to over 200,000 girls, fostering leaders on and off the course. Events like the Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Resorts accelerate the #OneMillionMORE Girls goal by rallying support and resources.
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