Clark’s Pump-N-Shop and Kentucky Golf Association Renew Partnership Through 2024 in Landmark Agreement for Amateur Golf in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, KY (November 12, 2021) – Clark’s Pump-N-Shop and the Kentucky Golf Association have renewed their long-standing partnership through 2024 in the form of a platinum agreement. One of the KGA’s premier allies, Clark’s Pump-N-Shop will continue to be associated with the state’s top amateur competitions including some notable new additions.

Clark’s Pump-N-Shop will remain the title sponsor of the Kentucky Amateur and Kentucky Mid-Amateur and will become the title sponsor of three other premier state championships, which will be titled as follows starting in 2022:

• Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Kentucky Women’s Amateur
• Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Kentucky Senior Amateur
• Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Kentucky Senior Women’s Amateur

This partnership extension will continue the work the two organizations have completed together since its launching in 2014. In the seven years since, many of the state’s top players have won tournaments sponsored by Clark’s Pump-N-Shop, including J.M. Butler, Chip McDaniel, Nick Johnston, and Andy Roberts among others.

“We feel honored to be associated with the KGA the past seven years and look forward to continuing the next three years,” Brent Clark, Owner of Clark’s Pump-N-Shop said. “The members of the KGA are outstanding leaders in all Kentucky communities and we are proud to support the people that support us. The addition of the Women’s Kentucky Golf Association tournaments will just add to the class of the organization.”

“We are so excited to continue our partnership with Clark’s Pump-N-Shop,” Jim Thompson, President of the Kentucky Golf Association stated. “Over the past seven years, the Clark family has truly been a great corporate partner with our organization and a great friend to all golfers in Kentucky. It is with great pleasure that we not only announce the continuation of this partnership but with the addition of two prestigious women’s tournaments as well.”

“We are excited to announce the continuation of a long-standing partnership with Clark’s Pump-N-Shop as the title partner of our State Amateur Championship Series through 2024,” Jeff Adkerson, PGA CEO/Executive Director of Golf House Kentucky explained. “The culture and values the Clark family holds dear to them, and in their business, aligns well with the culture and values of the KGA. This partnership not only provides opportunities to enhance both organizations, but more importantly, enhance the experiences of golfers throughout the Commonwealth. Thanks to Brent Clark, the Clark family, and the team at Clark’s Pump-N-Shop for their support and partnership!”

The Kentucky Golf Association looks forward to the next three years with the support of Clark’s Pump-N-Shop and is eager to continue growing the prestige of the State Amateur Championship Series with their assistance.

Next year’s Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Kentucky Amateur is scheduled to be held at Indian Hills Country Club in Bowling Green on June 14-16, 2022. The dates and venues of the other four tournaments sponsored by Clark’s Pump-N-Shop will be revealed with the KGA’s 2022 schedule release this winter.

About Clark’s Pump-N-Shop

Clark’s Pump-N-Shop is based in Ashland, KY and operates convenience stores in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Florida. Clark’s Pump-N-Shop has been a leader in the industry with technology, new and remodeled stores, as well as car washes. Clark’s Pump-N-Shop takes pride in great customer service and offering a wide variety of popular convenience store items.

About the Kentucky Golf Association

The Kentucky Golf Association (KGA) is one of the three organizations encompassed under Golf House Kentucky, in addition to the Kentucky Golf Foundation (KGF) and Kentucky PGA Section (KPGA). The Kentucky Golf Association represents the amateur body of Kentucky’s golfers working in assistance with the United States Golf Association (USGA). The KGA provides a wide range of services, including handicapping, USGA course and slope ratings, and tournament management software to its Member Clubs. The KGA also operates the state’s premier amateur tournaments along with USGA Champions qualifiers. Alongside the KGF and KPGA, the KGA strives to promote the benefits and enjoyment of golf while continuing to grow the sport across the Commonwealth.

Media Contact

Ethan Fisher, PGA | Golf House Kentucky | efisher@kygolf.org | (502) 792-9703