U.S. Women’s Open. Inverness has been the site of several high-profile men’s tournaments over the years. It has hosted four U.S. Opens, two PGA Championships, as well as, two U.S. Senior Opens. The 1973 U.S. Amateur, won by Craig Stadler, was held at Inverness, plus it will be the host club for the 2029 U.S. Amateur. Michael Whan said, “While I’m incredibly proud of what we are announcing today, I know this is just the beginning, as together with ProMedica, we’ll push to change the game and what it means to young women worldwide in order to reach new heights every year.” The joint partnership is committed to highlight the importance of addressing health inequities across the United States, which will include sharing the personal stories of golfers and USGA competitors nationwide, who have used golf as a means to a healthier lifestyle. ProMedica will also utilize this global stage to generate charitable dollars for its ProMedica Impact Fund, which will become the official charity of the U.S. Women’s Open. The Fund is committed to raising more than $1 billion to invest in grants, impact investments, plus research and learning activities, designed to improve individual and community health. “You simply cannot talk about improving the health and well-being of all individuals without talking about the disproportionate impact of social determinants of health on women. The U.S. Women’s Open is a perfect platform for bringing this message to a much broader audience,” said Oostra. This agreement makes a big splash for new USGA Chief Executive, Michael Whan and it moves women’s golf one step closer to gaining parity with the men’s game. In addition, ProMedica gains a national stage to promote Health and Wellness, particularly for women. Ohio Golf Journal
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