STORE Capital is a proud sponsor of professionals on the LPGA and PGA Tours. As this incredible group of talented athletes compete in LPGA and PGA tournaments, we know the communities they’re held in also benefit. This impact parallels what STORE Capital aims to accomplish through our customer relationships. We specialize in financial solutions designed to maximize your opportunities, and we define a successful partnership as making a positive difference for all stakeholders involved.
LPGA and PGA Sponsorship
Our partnership debuted at the US Women’s Open on June 2-5, 2022, at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC.
The Team STORE roster for the 2024 LPGA and PGA seasons includes Jennifer Kupcho, Patrick Rodgers, Madelene Sagstrom, and Sarah Schmelzel. Learn more below.
Jennifer Kupcho
Major Champion, Jennifer Kupcho finished the 2022 season ranked among the top 15 players in the world after a breakout year that included three LPGA Tour wins, tying for the most wins in the season. Jennifer is the ultimate competitor, which she put on full display as Team USA’s leading point scorer in the 2021 Solheim Cup and as an amateur representing Team USA in the 2018 Curtis Cup and Palmer Cup as well. Prior to turning professional in 2019, Jennifer made history winning the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur in 2019, going wire-to-wire capturing the 2018 NCAA individual title, and holding #1 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings for 34 total weeks.
To read more about Jennifer Kupcho click here.
Taylor Montgomery
You have to be long off the tee and make every putt. That is why it is no surprise that upon turning professional, Taylor found great success. Taylor’s season on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2022 included twelve top-15 finishes and an impressive streak of eight top-10 finishes in his last ten starts, which also included six top-5 finishes to earn his PGA Tour card. Then in his first event on the PGA Tour, Taylor finished in 3rd place and has gone on to have a very successful rookie campaign on the PGA Tour. Taylor finished the year 53rd in the FedEx Cup ranking and 70th in the Official World Golf ranking. Taylor’s future as a professional golfer is very bright as he looks to build upon an impressive start to his PGA Tour career.
Patrick Rodgers
Patrick Rodgers turned professional in 2014 after amassing arguably one of the finest college and amateur records in the past 25 years. He left Stanford after completing his junior year, breaking or tying many of Tiger Woods’ records, including most wins (11).
Patrick finished his stellar 2022-2023 season by finishing 49th in the 2023 FedExCup Standings. He had five top 10 finishes, most notably a 5th place finish at the Valero Texas Open, T-10 at the Mexico Open, T-14 at the WM Phoenix Open and T-3 at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Patrick also finished T-10 at the RSM Classic, where he held the 54-hole lead after three days.
Patrick held the number #1 spot in the World Rankings an impressive 16 weeks. Upon finishing his junior year, he accomplished what only a rare handful have done in sweeping all three Major College awards, winning the Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Fred Haskins Awards. Further, he also did what very few have, competing in back to back Walker Cups for the United States team.
Madelene Sagstrom
Madelene Sagstrom started playing golf at the age of 11 years old. Madelene won the 2020 Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio and has represented Europe in two Solheim Cups (2017/2021). Madelene enjoys working out, reading and hanging out with friends. She joined Team STORE in May of 2023.
To read more about Madelene Sagstrom click here.
Sarah Schmelzel
Sarah Schmelzel is an Arizona native and played collegiate golf at the University of South Carolina. She earned her LPGA Tour card for 2019 via the Epson Tour. She has collected 8 top-20 LPGA Tour finishes over the past year.
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