Full Schedule of Community Events Announced for 2025 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G

Full Schedule of Community Events Announced for 2025 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G

 

Registration now open for the 5k @ the LPGA benefiting Mercy

 

Additional community events to include yoga classes, junior golf initiatives, guided bike ride, and more

 

ROGERS, Ark., July 15, 2025 – Tournament officials announced today a full slate of community-driven events in conjunction with the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, taking place Sept. 13 – 21. The weeklong schedule of ancillary programming includes the 5k @ the LPGA benefiting the Mercy Health Foundation, two onsite yoga classes, and a junior golf clinic alongside a new self-care event designed for women in the Northwest Arkansas community. The full schedule of events can be found on the official tournament website at NWAChampionship.com.

 

“We are excited to share such a robust lineup of events for the community during #NWAChampionship Week - many of which the entire family can enjoy,” said Courtney Naudo, Walmart Senior Vice President, Business Integration and Planning. “While the tournament brings some of the best female golfers in the world to our area, this week has grown into so much more. It’s a great opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy everything the Northwest Arkansas region has to offer.”

 

Registration is now open for the 5k @ the LPGA benefiting the Mercy Health Foundation, the official kickoff to #NWAChampionship Week, taking place Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Walmart AMP in Rogers. Participants can choose between a traditional 5k or a 1k Fun Run/Walk. After the race, all guests are invited to the Choctaw Plaza inside the Walmart AMP for an expanded community celebration featuring an awards ceremony, complimentary breakfast, yard games, photo opportunities, and more. Registration is available online for just $20, which includes an event gift bag, race t-shirt, finisher medal, a complimentary ticket to the #NWAChampionship, and more.

 

#NWAChampionship Week will also feature a variety of community activities for all ages, including:

 

• Yoga for Kids presented by Dove will be hosted on Monday, Sept. 15 at 4:30 p.m. onsite at Pinnacle Country Club. As a part of the free, kids-focused yoga class, Allisson Kublanov of Bee Well Yoga and an LPGA Tour professional will highlight sports and exercise as building blocks to self-esteem in children. Participating children will receive a gift upon entry courtesy of Unilever and Dove. Spots are limited, so complimentary pre-registration is required online.

• The Fassi’s Friends Festival, hosted by former Razorback and LPGA Tour professional Maria Fassi, will take place on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 4-6 p.m. at the First Tee of NW Arkansas facility in Lowell, Ark. The free junior clinic is designed for children five and older, with all skill levels invited to attend. The clinic will feature a variety of golf-centric activities, a demonstration from Maria Fassi, autograph signing, gift bags, and more. Further details can be found online at the event registration site.

 

• Yoga on the Green presented by Birds Eye will return onsite at Pinnacle Country Club on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 8 a.m. The adult-focused yoga class is open to all skill levels and will be taught by local yoga instructor Angela Hardecke. At the conclusion of the class, healthy treats will be available for all participants to enjoy, courtesy of Birds Eye. Registration is now available online, which includes a $5 donation to the NWA Food Bank and a complimentary daily ticket to the #NWAChampionship.

 

• Northwest Arkansas community members are also invited to participate in the Guided Bike Ride to the #NWAChampionship on Sunday, Sept. 21. The ride will begin at 11 a.m. with the exact length and route to the tournament to be announced at a later date. In partnership with Trailblazers and Mercy Hospital, all participants will receive complimentary admission to tournament grounds and a ticket to the BITE Experience @ the LPGA, a package valued at $60. Registration will open in the coming weeks at NWAChampionship.com.

 

Also announced today, a new event has been added to the weeklong schedule of events taking place during #NWAChampionship Week. The inaugural Unilever Self-Care Soirée, a women-focused event centered around self-care, health, and beauty will feature various experiences including color consultations, product giveaways, hair and makeup tips and more. In addition to Unilever-focused beauty activations, the event will include food and beverage offerings from local female-owned eateries. The Self-Care Soirée will take place on Thursday, Sept. 18, onsite at Pinnacle Country Club, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Registration is now available online, which includes a $5 donation to the NWA Women’s Shelter and a complimentary daily ticket to the #NWAChampionship.

 

Tickets for the #NWAChampionship are available now online. General admission tickets are available for $10 for daily access or $25 for weekly access to the tournament grounds, with children 17 and under receiving free admission to the event, courtesy of Nestlé. With a valid identification, military personnel and their family members will also be admitted free into the tournament, courtesy of 3M. Upgraded ticket options, including the BITE Experience @ the LPGA and the Choctaw Club are also available for purchase. Fans are encouraged to visit www.NWAChampionship.com and www.BITENWA.com to stay up to date with event news and information.