Volunteers of America strengthens ties with LPGA event

The Ladies Professional Golf Association has announced that non-profit organisation Volunteers of America will step up to serve as the title sponsor for the tour’s stop in North Texas.

The Volunteers of America North Texas Shootout will be held from April 27 to May 3, and will be played at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas, for the third consecutive year.

“Volunteers of America is excited to increase our involvement from a presenting sponsor in 2014, to taking on the role of title sponsor for this year’s Irving event,” Volunteers of America national president Mike King said. “We strive to introduce as many people as possible to our organisation and the work we do, and this event provides a great opportunity to connect with the LPGA’s large and engaged audience.”

Through hundreds of human service programs, including housing and health care, Volunteers of America helps more than two million people in over 400 communities in the US.

Stacy Lewis will return to her home state as defending champion of the tournament after a six-shot victory last season.