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Founders Cup was created in 2011 – was evident at that tournament and in their support for her charity event. This year, more than three dozen LPGA professionals, mostly from the Teaching & Club Professional membership, played the fundraiser. And LPGA players Lydia Ko,


So Yeon Ryu, Ariya Jutanugarn, Angela Stanford, Karrie Webb, Pat Bradley, Sandra Gal, Dottie Pepper, Amy Alcott, Brittany Lincicome, Anna


Nordqvist, Nancy Lopez and Jan Stephenson made financial continued from page 2


contributions to the Marilynn Smith Charity Pro-Am. Caroline Inglis, now an LPGA member, has first-hand experience with Smith’s hard work for equality. Inglis received a Marilynn Smith grant several years ago while a freshman Oregon.


at the University of “It could not have come at a better


time in my life, as my Dad had just been diagnosed with Leukemia,” she said. “The financial support helped my family during a difficult


time and allowed me to attend a great university and pursue my dream of becoming a professional golfer.” Truly, Marilynn Smith never stopped buying shoes for little girls in gas stations. The woman who poured her heart and soul into building the LPGA never stopped giving. Long after her playing days were over, Marilynn continued to open doors for young women with big dreams. Truly, she never stopped acting like a Founder.


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