PRESS RELEASE: Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G Announces Plans for 20th Anniversary Celebration
Spring and Summer Events Kick Off #NWAChampionship Milestone Year including
BITE @ the Home Office on April 25
ROGERS, Ark. – Today, tournament officials announced a robust lineup of community events scheduled to take place leading up to and during the 20th anniversary of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, set to return to Pinnacle Country Club from September 19-27. This milestone celebration will include new community-focused events, such as BITE NW Arkansas preview events, as well as the return of favorites like the 5k @ the LPGA, women’s empowerment summit, and more.
“As we mark the 20th anniversary of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, it is incredibly meaningful to share this milestone with the Northwest Arkansas community,” said Courtney Naudo, SVP, Business Planning & Integration, Walmart Growth. “We look forward to celebrating across the region all year long through newly added and expanded community events that embody the spirit of the #NWAChampionship.”
Kicking off the slate of new community-focused events, the #NWAChampionship announced that a one-night-only BITE event will be held at the Walmart Home Office on Saturday, April 25 from 4p.m. – 8p.m. BITE @ the Home Office, celebrating 20 years of the #NWAChampionship, will include a preview of what to expect at the tournament’s signature food festival, the BITE Experience @ the LPGA, along with golf-focused experiences for guests to enjoy. A $50 ticket to the event will include unlimited food and beverage tastings from over 20 local restaurants and breweries, tournament-branded giveaways, and more. Tickets will be available to the public on Wednesday, March 4 at BITENWA.com.
The tournament will continue its celebrations at the Upper Ramble in Downtown Fayetteville as part of Experience Fayetteville’s American 250th Celebration in partnership with the #NWAChampionship 20th Anniversary. Held on Friday, July 3, the free community event will include live music, local vendors and art, fireworks and the option to purchase an upgraded food and beverage ticket for an onsite BITE pop-up experience. Additionally, attendees can enjoy golf-focused activities and tournament-branded giveaways including a P&G product gift bag, a staple of the #NWAChampionship. Tickets for the upgraded BITE pop-up will go on sale later this spring at BITENWA.com.
The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G has also announced the return of key events and initiatives throughout #NWAChampionship Week, including the 5k @ the LPGA, the Walmart and P&G Kids Confidence Club, the BITE Experience @ the LPGA and more. New in 2026, the #NWAChampionship will introduce 20th anniversary enhancements, including expanded fan experiences, commemorative merchandise offerings and additional youth-focused programming, with more details to be announced in the coming months.
“From new fan experiences to expanded community programming, this anniversary year is shaping up to be incredibly special,” said Jeff Metzner, VP Digital Commerce, Marketing & Media at Procter & Gamble. “P&G is proud to have supported the #NWAChampionship for all 20 years, and we’re excited to continue creating meaningful experiences for fans and the community.”
Tournament tickets, BITE Experience @ the LPGA tickets, and volunteer registration will be made available in the months ahead. For more information on the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, visit www.NWAChampionship.com and follow the tournament on on X, Facebook, and Instagram at @NWAChampionship. A full schedule of events can be found on the tournament’s Spectator Information page at NWAChampionship.com/Spectator-Information.
About the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G
A premier stop on the LPGA Tour, the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G returns Sept. 21 – 27, 2026, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the event. 144 of the world’s best female golfers are set to compete at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, vying for a $3M purse. The week-long schedule of events also includes a 5k race, on-site food festival, women’s summit, and other community-driven events. Learn more about the tournament online at www.NWAChampionship.com.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 280 million customers and members visit more than 10,900 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2026 revenue of $713 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.
About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit https://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at https://www.pg.com/news.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2026
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