USGA Exclusive: Mickey Wright Room

Date: May 15, 2012

United States of America

*MEDIA ADVISORY*  

USGA TO HOST MEDIA AVAILABILITY AND NEWSCONFERENCE

Event to feature exclusive access to new Mickey Wright Room in USGA Museum Former and current LPGA players will be in attendance Far Hills, N.J. (May 4, 2012).

The United States Golf Association (USGA) will be hosting a media availability and news conference in conjunction with a special preview of a new permanent USGA Museum exhibit dedicated to the unparalleled career of four-time U.S. Women's Open champion Mickey Wright. The exhibit contains a collection of more than 200 personal golf artifacts provided by Wright, who won 82 LPGA tournaments. The Mickey Wright Room, scheduled to officially open on June 16, is the Museum's first to honor a female golfer and will join rooms dedicated to Bob Jones, Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmer.

WHO: Mike Davis, USGA Executive Director JoAnne Carner, winner of eight USGA championships, including two U.S. Women's Opens Dr. Rand Jerris, USGA Senior Managing Director, Public Affairs Several current LPGA players.

WHAT: USGA News Conference Exclusive access to the Mickey Wright Room (video and stills permitted) WHERE: USGA Museum 77 Liberty Corner Road Far Hills, NJ 07931

WHEN: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Museum access: 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.: News conference: 5:15 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Reception

WHY: The event is a celebration of women's golf and recognition of one of the top players of all time. Wright won 82 events on the LPGA Tour and 13 major championships, including four U.S. Women's Opens. She topped the LPGA money list for four consecutive seasons from 1961 to 1964, and finished in the top 10 on the money list 13 times. In addition, Wright won at least one LPGA title in 14 consecutive seasons, from 1956 to 1969.

CONTACT: RSVP if you plan to attend: Jeff Altstadter, USGA Communications [email protected], 908-234-2300 x1133 973-908-9991 (cell).

USGA: The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and U.S. Senior Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches. Together with The R&A, the USGA governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, Equipment Standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The USGA's working jurisdiction comprises the United States, its territories and Mexico. The USGA is a global leader in the development and support of sustainable golf coursemanagement practices. It serves as a primary steward for the game's history and funds an ongoing "For the Good of the Game" charitable giving program. Additionally, the USGA's Course Rating and Handicap systems are used on six continents in more than 50 countries. For more information about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.