GREENSBORO, N.C. – “Rise to the Challenge” the Wyndham Championship’s Executive Women’s Day set for Tuesday, July 29 at Grandover Resort, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, will feature LPGA star Lexi Thompson for a fireside chat and a panel of experts on advocacy and mental health; tables are available for purchase, the tournament announced today. The 86th annual Wyndham Championship is set for July 30-Aug. 3, 2025 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Chief Human Resources Officer Monica Melancon will open the event and introduce NBC Sports Play-by-Play Reporter Zora Stephenson who will introduce Thompson for a conversation with the 11-time LPGA winner. Thompson is a world-class professional golfer who is perhaps the most recognizable and respected figure on the LPGA Tour.
Turning pro at just 15 years old, she quickly made history as one of the youngest players ever to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open and later became the youngest-ever winner of an LPGA tournament at the time. Known for her powerful swing and competitive fire, Thompson is a force in major championships and international team competitions like the Solheim Cup.
Beyond the fairway, Thompson is a vocal advocate for mental health awareness in sports. She has courageously opened up about the pressures of life on tour, the emotional toll of high expectations and the importance of prioritizing well-being. Her honesty and vulnerability helped reshape the conversation around mental health in professional golf inspiring both fans and fellow athletes to seek balance and support.
After lunch, Stephenson will moderate a panel discussion focusing on advocacy and mental health among:
- Valerie A. Leschber, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Cone Health
- Kelly Graves, PhD., HSP-P, President & CEO, Co-Founder of The Kellin Foundation, and Owner and Founder, Kellin, PLLC
- Kim Marshall, Chief Human Resources Officer, Travel + Leisure Co.
- Jenna Mendelson, Ph.D., HSP-P, Psychologist, LeBauer Behavioral Medicine, Cone Health
“Women are much more likely to have anxiety disorders and are nearly twice as likely as men to experience depression,” says Leschber. “Mental health is of vital importance to women everywhere.”
“Executive Women’s Day has come a long way since we began hosting it in 2013,” executive director Mark Brazil said. “This event is an opportunity for women to come together around the Wyndham Championship for a day of networking and corporate dialogue, and this year’s ‘Rise to the Challenge’ theme will really resonate with those who attend in person as well as those joining the live stream. It’s great to have Lexi Thompson with us – she’s one of the most popular players in women’s golf, and she’s certainly addressed the importance of mental health awareness. We’re thrilled with the ownership Cone Health takes in this event, and we thank them for their partnership. I think this year’s event will be our best yet.”
Tables of eight are available for $2,500 by contacting James Gentry at jgentry@wyndhamchampionship.com. Pre-registration is required to join “Rise to the Challenge” via the free Zoom live stream. To register, please click here: http://bit.ly/3TwUia6
Wyndham Championship tickets are on sale now. All ticket options, along with detailed pricing, are available for purchase by visiting http://www.wyndhamchampionship.com/tickets. Tournament tickets must be purchased online in advance; tickets cannot be purchased at the tournament entrance.
About Cone Health:
Based in Greensboro, N.C., Cone Health features 150 physician practices including primary and specialty care provided through Cone Health Medical Group and Triad HealthCare Network. Our footprint includes five hospitals and six ambulatory care centers across the North Carolina Piedmont. Cone Health provides Medicare Advantage insurance through HealthTeam Advantage.
Cone Health is ranked #1 in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem metro by U.S. News & World Report. We are the first health system to earn the Family Forward NC certification® and have been named one of the top 100 Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes. Cone Health is part of Risant Health, and is a national leader in value-based care. Follow Cone Health on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.
About The Wyndham Championship:
Contested annually on the Donald Ross-designed golf course at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., the Wyndham Championship was founded in 1938 and is the seventh-oldest event on the PGA TOUR, excluding the Majors. As the last tournament of the regular season, it sets the 70-player field for the FedExCup Playoffs. The tournament thanks title sponsor Wyndham Rewards and presenting sponsor Truist for their continued support. Additional tournament information is available at WyndhamChampionship.com and the tournament’s social media channels (@WyndhamChamp) on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.
About Wyndham Rewards:
Proud title sponsor of the Wyndham Championship, Wyndham Rewards® is the blue thread tying together some of the world’s largest and most well-known travel companies and brands: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company and Club Wyndham®, the flagship vacation ownership brand of Travel + Leisure Co. Recognized as the #1 hotel rewards program by both U.S. News and World Report and USA Today, members—over 115 million enrolled around the world—earn a guaranteed 1,000 points with every qualified stay and can redeem for free nights starting at just 7,500 points. With more than 60,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally, no other hotel rewards program is more generous or offers more places to stay. Join for free at WyndhamRewards.com.
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