Brittany Lincicome, eight-time champion on the LPGA Tour, recently announced that she and her husband are expecting their first child on September 1, 2019. Following her announcement, two of her long-standing sponsors, Diamond Resorts and CME Group, both declared their support for Lincicome and her growing family, by committing to honor their contracts with her.
“We congratulate Brittany on her growing family, and we are happy to honor her full contract for the season,” said Terry Duffy, CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “At CME Group, a commitment to equality and fair competition is at the heart of our business. That’s why the CME Tour Championship purse is now the highest payout in women’s golf. We are proud to support the talented, diverse athletes of the LPGA, and proud to do our part to support working parents.”
Similarly, Mike Flaskey, CEO of Diamond Resorts said, “Brittany is part of our Diamond Resorts family. We are committed to extending to Brittany time to connect with and care for her family, and feel strongly as an organization that women should not have to choose between a family and a career. Honoring Brittany’s contract was a no-brainer – it’s just another opportunity for us to show her how much she and her game mean to us. We are excited for Brittany and her family.”
Together, Diamond Resorts and CME Group are hoping to change the precedent for expectant mothers on Tour.
“I really can’t express how grateful I am for the outpouring of support from both CME and Diamond Resorts,” said Lincicome. “It is a wonderful feeling knowing that my sponsors care deeply for me as both a player and a person. This type of thing is not commonplace and I am so thankful for the opportunities they are both giving to me and my family.”
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