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Connected to FayettevilleGolfer Stacy Lewis donated at least $100,000to the University of Arkansas athletic departmentduring the off-season and was honored asa member of the A Club — former athletes whocontribute at least $100,000 to the school — inNovember at a Razorback football game.“The University has given me so much andthat’s why I’m in the position I am now,” Lewissaid of the donation.Besides giving back financially to the UA,she remains invested in the women’s golf team,visiting with the current Razorbacks and coachShauna Estes-Taylor when Lewis is back oncampus.“I was in town in November, and the girls onthe team had tons of questions,” Lewis said. “Wetalked for about an hour. Just for them to havesomeone to look up to and have questions forme, that’s something I didn’t have when I wason the team — someone who was familiar withthe LPGA and getting to the next level.“I want to get more Razorbacks out on Tourwith me.”Some current Razorbacks who might havean LPGA future, Lewis said, include junior EmilyTubert and two freshmen from Mexico, GabrielaLopez and Regena Plascensia.Tubert played in the LPGA’s NWA Championshiplast year.“She can hit it pretty far,” Lewis said. “If shecan get her irons going consistently and get herball straightened out, she’s going to go far.”The return of the LPGA to Northwest Arkansasthis year will be June 21-23, a shift from theSeptember dates of the past few years, with proams,practice rounds and early events beginningJune 17.Lewis, who has yet to officially win the eventbut was the unofficial winner when the tourneywas rained out in 2007, never lacks for fans, andHog calls regularly break out around the course.“I’m a Razorback and went to school there. Allthe girls on Tour, the girls joke that they alwaysknow what hole I’m on from the crowd’s reaction,”Lewis said.“If there’s a tournament outside a major that Iwould really want to win, that would be the one.I want to be in contention coming down the end.I’m excited to be coming back.”— By Jim HarrisPINNACLE COUNTRY CLUBShoot undeR paR.Stay undeR budget.The Rogers, Arkansas, area is home to eight challenging golf courses andan array of hotels that make it the ideal destination for a golf getaway.Plus, when you book your room through us, we’ll welcome you with a$25 American Express gift card to use at Pinnacle Hills Promenade forshopping, dining and entertainment.Scan this code or go to bit.ly/ZJ0Rnbto check out our hotel packages and torequest a free copy of The Good LifeMagazine, your visitors guide to Rogers. 800-364-12402013 / ARKANSAS BUSINESS EXECUTIVE GOLFER 21