LPGA-USGA Girls Names National Ambassadors Lewis, Lincicome, Salas, Thompson and Joh to Serve in 2014

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA, March 19, 2014 – The LPGA announced today that , , , and have been named National Ambassadors for LPGA-USGA Girls Golf. In this capacity, they will help commu- nicate the benefits of the Girls Golf program, whose mission is to improve the lives of girls and women through the game of golf. Through this program young girls learn more than just the game of golf, they experience the 5 E’s of Girls Golf; our site directors, instructors and volunteers are there to Empower, Enrich, Engage, Exercise and Energize the girls through activities that will teach the girls not only how to play the game, but to become confident individuals. “Each one of our National Ambassadors represents one of the 5 E’s of Girls Golf,” commented Nancy Hen- derson, president of the LPGA Foundation. “We are so fortunate to have the support of some of the LPGA’s brightest stars, and we’re absolutely thrilled to have them onboard as our National Ambassadors.”

Newly named National Ambassadors for LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Stacy Lewis, Lizette Salas, Brittany Lincicome, Lexi Thompson and Tiffany Joh are joined onstage by and Nancy Henderson, President of the LPGA Foundation and their fans. “I am thrilled to have been chosen to serve as a National Ambassador for the Girls Golf program,” said Lincicome. “As a former member, I can relate to the girls and know how daunting the game can seem when you first begin. I look forward to interacting with the girls in person this year at LPGA Tour events and connecting with them through social media.” The announcement comes as the LPGA begins its domestic schedule this week at the JTBC Founders Cup in Phoenix. The event recognizes the past and present of the LPGA and pays it forward for the future of women’s golf with $500,000 from this event going to the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program. $300,000 of that donation to Girls Golf comes from RR Donnelley who con- tinues to help shape the future of the women’s game. 2013 RR Donnelley Founders Cup champion, Stacy Lewis, showed her com- mitment to the future by donating $50,000 of her winner’s check to the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program. The only initiative of its kind, Girls Golf is administered through a partner- ship between The LPGA Foundation and the USGA. Girls Golf has grown to over 280 sites across the United States with over 40,000 girls, ages 7-17, expected to participate in 2014.

About the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950, the associa- tion celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 1,700 members representing 29 different 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 dedicated LPGA Teaching and Club Profes- sionals (T&CP) directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management. The Symetra Tour consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. Follow the LPGA on its television home, Golf Channel, and on the web via: www.LPGA.com, www.facebook.com/lpga.official, www.twitter.com/lpga, and www.youtube.com/lpgavideo.

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