In Gee Chun has been named the winner of the LPGA’s inaugural Velocity Global Impact Award following a fan vote.

The award has been launched to honour dedication and effort to help grow the game of golf and in particularly the sport to women around the world.

The vote was made on the LPGA website by fans of the Tour between February 21-March 6 with Chun being crowned the winner.

In Gee Chun wins Velocity Global Impact Award

Chun received the award for her role as the founder and donor to the In Gee Chun Lancaster Country Club Educational Foundation, which provides scholarships for Lancaster Country Club (LCC) employees, their dependents and caddies to further their educational goals.

The mission of the In Gee Chun LCC Educational Foundation is to make a lasting impact in the Lancaster community by providing scholarships for students seeking to achieve their educational and vocational goals.

Chun won the 2015 US Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is one of her three career majors.

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Both Chun Chun and the In Gee Chun LCC Educational Foundation receive $100,000 compliments of Velocity Global.

In Gee Chun pipped fellow finalists Lizette Salas and Mariah Stackhouse to the award with the latter pair getting a $25,000 donation.

In Gee Chun wins Velocity Global Impact Award Reaction

“Thank you Velocity Global and the LPGA for launching this meaningful award and for sharing each of our stories to inspire the next generation to have a positive impact on the world,” said Chun.

“I’m honored and thankful to be the first recipient of the Velocity Global Impact Award as it will greatly support the growth of the In Gee Chun Lancaster Country Club Educational Foundation by financially supporting the future education and dreams of the Lancaster community.

“I also want to thank the selection committee for choosing me as one of the finalists, and everyone who participated in voting. This would not have been possible without you.”

Velocity Global Reaction

“It’s high time that female athletes get the recognition they deserve for their philanthropy, leadership, and athleticism,” said Sarah Fern, Chief People Officer at Velocity Global.

“We’re delighted to recognize In Gee Chun for her dedication to empowering the next generation of women athletes to do the same.

“In Gee Chun has gone above and beyond to ensure members of her community have equal opportunities to advance their education and careers, many of which through the very foundation she created.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the LPGA to bring awareness to this amazing woman and a future generation of talented young athletes.”