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Mizuho Americas Announces Five-Year Renewal Agreement With the LPGA Tour as Title Sponsor of the Mizuho Americas Open, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Women’s Sports
Mizuho to Raise Purse to $3.25 Million in 2026 Michelle Wie West to Continue as Mizuho Brand Ambassador and Tournament HostLiberty National Golf Club to Host Event in 2028-2030; Mountain Ridge Country Club Added for 2026-2027 NEW YORK, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas, the New York-headquartered arm of Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE: MFG), announced today that it has renewed its title sponsor agreement for the Mizuho Americas Open through 2030 and will raise the 2026 purse to $3.25
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