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[LPGA TOUR]
CHEVRON JOINS LPGA FAMILY AS TITLE SPONSOR OF
THE CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIP
Chevron to increase prize fund to $5 million
쉐브런, 쉐브런 챔피언십 타이틀 후원사로 LPGA 합류
쉐브런 상금을 500만불로 증액
AYTONA BEACH, Fla.,– The LPGA and IMG $5 million. In addition, the historic major will feature
Dannounced today Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is the new a special Player Advisory Board to help ensure that The
title sponsor of The Chevron Championship (formerly Chevron Championship supports and attracts the leading
the ANA Inspiration) through a six-year partnership. LPGA Tour players and they are at the heart of our future
“Chevron is proud to become the title sponsor of this plans and advancements for the Championship.
great championship, which brings together some of the Mollie Marcoux Samaan, LPGA Commissioner,
most talented athletes in the world,” said Michael Wirth, commented: “We could not be more excited to announce
chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation. “We look our partnership with Chevron. Welcoming another
forward to partnering with the LPGA and IMG to further leading global company to our portfolio of sponsors
champion women in sports, the workplace and society.” that believes in the power of the LPGA to inspire women
As part of the sponsorship, Chevron will increase the leaders, to showcase human performance at the highest
prize fund for the 2022 Championship by over 60% to level and to highlight the importance of diversity and
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