FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 11, 2025
Washington, DC, FL – The Sapphire Golf Tour is proud to announce a landmark partnership with iHeartMedia as the Title Sponsor for its November 2025 tour stop in Jacksonville, Florida. The event, taking place from November 23rd to 25th at the Queens Harbour Yacht and Country Club, will now be officially named the iHeartMedia Women’s Golf Championship. This collaboration is a significant milestone in the Sapphire Golf Tour’s mission to provide Black women with a prominent platform in professional golf.
In addition to iHeartMedia’s title sponsorship, the tour is thrilled to welcome iHeartMedia as the Premier Media Partner for the entire 2025 season. This partnership will leverage iHeartMedia’s extensive broadcast and digital channels to amplify the tour’s visibility, highlighting the players and events through various outlets, including the Black Information Network. The collaboration underscores the commitment to elevating diverse voices and celebrating the achievements of Black women in golf.
“We are incredibly excited to partner with iHeartMedia as both the Premier Media Partner for the 2025 Sapphire Golf Tour & Title Sponsor for our Jacksonville Tour Event,” said Tarek DeLavallade, Tour Commissioner for the Sapphire Golf Tour. “This partnership will significantly elevate the profile of the tour and provide our players with a larger platform to showcase their talents. We are looking forward to the profound impact this collaboration will have on both the tour and the golf community at large.”
With iHeartMedia’s support, the Sapphire Golf Tour will be able to expand its reach and connect with millions of fans across the country. The media partnership will help spotlight both the talented players and the events, providing a crucial visibility boost for the tour as it continues its mission of empowering Black women in professional sports.
About the United Golfers Association:
Founded in 1925, the UGA has spent nearly a century advancing opportunities for Black golfers. From junior programs and elite player development to collegiate support, scholarships, and professional player advocacy, UGA’s current initiatives include the UGA National Golf Team, the UGA Masterclass Series, the 100th Anniversary UGA Invitational, and the Sapphire Golf Tour. UGA continues to champion access, equity, and excellence in golf for the next generation.
About BIN: Black Information Network
BIN: Black Information Network reaches over 19 million monthly listeners and is distributed nationally through the iHeartRadio app and is available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices as well as on local AM/FM broadcast radio stations across America, including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
About iHeartMedia, Inc.
iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
