BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Third Annual BJ’s Charity Championship Presented by P&G, a Marquee Stop of The Legends Tour
BJs Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) today announced the third annual BJs Charity Championship presented by P&G.
BJ’s
Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) today announced the third annual BJ’s
Charity Championship presented by P&G. The tournament is a marquee stop
of The Legends Tour, Official Senior Tour of the LPGA. Tournament
proceeds benefit the BJ’s Charitable Foundation, which is committed to
nourishing communities and helping families thrive.
“P&G and its brands have been devoted supporters of BJ’s annual charity
golf tournament since its beginning, and we’re grateful for their
ongoing support,” said Kirk Saville, executive director of the BJ’s
Charitable Foundation. “Together, with P&G’s support, we’ll be able to
help provide access to fresh, nutritious meals, education and wellness
to even more of our neighbors in need.”
The BJ’s Charity Championship presented by P&G will take place on
Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Plymouth, Mass. and Friday, September 6,
2019 in Sandwich, Mass. The event will feature the BJ’s Charity
Championship Pro-Am Tournament on Thursday at Pinehills Golf Course and
Plymouth Country Club followed by a Legends Tour team competition on
Friday at The Ridge Club. The Legends Tour team event will be open to
the public and will showcase the talents of LPGA Hall of Famers and
veteran LPGA Tour stars.
“P&G is thrilled to support the BJ’s Charitable Foundation and help
increase access to basic essentials,” said Steve Ding, director of the
BJ’s Wholesale Club team at P&G. “P&G is committed to improving the
health and well-being of our community and we look forward to partnering
with BJ’s to build on the continued success of the BJ’s Charity
Championship.”
Over the years, BJ's has donated more than 88 million pounds of fresh
food to Feeding America® member food banks through its
Feeding Communities® program. In turn, the program has helped
distribute over 73 million meals to help alleviate hunger in local
communities in the Eastern United States. Through its partnership with
Feeding America®, the BJ's Charitable Foundation has provided
grants to help agencies along the east coast distribute fresh,
nutritious food and support Hunger-Free Summer Programs.
About BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.
Headquartered
in Westborough, Massachusetts, BJ's is the leading operator of
membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States. The company
currently operates 217 clubs and 138 BJ's Gas® locations in
16 states.
The Company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE: BJ).
About The Legends Tour
The Legends Tour is the official senior tour of the LPGA, providing
competitive opportunities for female golfers, professional and eligible
amateurs, age 45 and over. The tour was founded in 2000 by 25 veteran
LPGA Tour professionals to showcase the talents of some of the greatest
women’s golfers of all time. The Legends Tour now has more than 120
members, including 14 LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame members. Legends
Tour members have over 750 combined LPGA Tour victories, including 84
major championships. In its 18 seasons, The Legends Tour has awarded
more than $17 million in prize money and helped raise nearly $24 million
for charity. The Legends Tour has hosted nearly 100 charity golf events
and professional tournaments nationwide in multiple states and overseas
in Japan and Australia. For additional information on The Legends Tour,
log on to www.thelegendstour.com.
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