The LPGA tour announced that it had signed a multi -year agreement with the Cybersecurity Company Fortinet to serve as a title sponsor for the Founders Cup.
The tournament dates back to 2011 and honors the 13 LPGA women who founded the tour in 1950.
The 2025 edition was won by Yemimi Noh in Bradenton, Florida. In February, the American virgin islands serving as a sponsor presenting. Cognizant had been the title godfather for previous editions when the tournament took place in New Jersey.
The 2026 Founders Cup should be challenged at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, California, from March 19 to 22. Fortinet previously sponsored the PGA Tour autumn event in Napa, California, from 2021-23.
“We are excited to welcome Fortinet as a title partner of the Founders Cup and grateful for their commitment to raising this historic event”, the LPGA commissioner, Craig Kessler, in a press release. “The Founders Cup aims to honor the 13 women who built the LPGA from zero, and there is no better step for this than Sharon Heights – a world class course that will challenge and present our players.
“Many of our athletes have deep links with northern California, and this partnership with Fortinet allows us to celebrate this connection while increasing the game and inspiring future generations.”
– field level media
