Lorena Ochoa, former world No. 1, was awarded a new prize on the sidelines of the tournament, "The Evian Championship prize for a better tomorrow presented by Rolex"

Lorena Ochoa distinguished by The Evian Championship Prize for a Better Tomorrow presented by Rolex

Lorena Ochoa honored with The Evian Championship Prize for a Better Tomorrow presented by Rolex

Lindsey Vonn, another great lady of sport was in Évian specially to present the award " The Evian Championship prize for a better tomorrow presented by Rolex ". It is the former world n ° 1 of golf Lorena Ochoa who received this new price rewarding the work of her foundation towards the education of underprivileged children in Mexico. This distinction will each year celebrate social initiatives related to global women's golf representing the values ​​shared by all - excellence, generosity, perseverance and inspiration. The international award highlights the commitment of individuals and organizations linked to the world of women's golf, who champion a cause and implement actions that improve and reinvent the future.

As a Tour professional, the Mexican player stood out, leading the Rolex Women's World Golf Ranking for 158 consecutive weeks and winning 30 titles, including two Majors. Immediately after becoming a professional in 2002, Laurena Ochoa pledged to provide financial support to a school for underprivileged children near Guadalajara.

With her full-time LPGA career behind her, Lorena was invested in the creation of the "Lorena Ochoa Golf Foundation", which aims to provide opportunities for families in minority communities in the United States. from health, education and sports programs to golf activities.

This international award highlights the commitment of people and organizations linked to global women's golf whose cause defended and the actions carried out make it possible to improve and reinvent the future.

More information on the Lorena Ochoa Foundation: http://fundacionlorenaochoa.org/