The China-born LPGA Tour
winner will support the company's efforts to showcase women
athletes as leaders on and off their playing fields through resort
and community initiatives.
LAS
VEGAS, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Las
Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) today announced that LPGA Tour pro
Muni "Lily" He is the company's newest champion ambassador.
The China-born He will work
with Sands to promote women's golf to a broader audience at its
resorts and as part of the Sands Cares community engagement
program, by highlighting women's leadership on and off the golf
course through inspirational appearances and talks.
She joins fellow pro golfers Collin
Morikawa, Minjee Lee and Li Haotong on Sands' roster of
champion ambassadors who work with the company on sports-related
initiatives aimed at creating exciting experiences for guests,
promoting the company's resorts and regions on a global stage, and
advancing important community causes with high-impact programs.
"I'm excited to work with Sands as one of the world's top
hospitality companies and because of its major presence in
Asia where we both have a loyal
following," He said. "We are in sync on our focus to promote
women's golf and bring inspirational opportunities to youth,
particularly young women. I look forward to visiting Sands' resorts
and engaging with its guests and communities."
Born in Chengdu, China,
24-year-old He's golf journey spans across Canada and California, with her home now in Los Angeles. Boasting a decorated junior golf
career, her introduction to the world came at age 16 when she
qualified for the 2015 U.S. Women's Open. A valuable asset to the
University of Southern California
women's golf team, He contributed to its triumph in the 2017 NCAA
East Lake Finale.
Turning professional at the close of 2017, He secured her first
professional victory at the 2018 Prasco Charity Championship on the
Symetra Tour. Achieving full status for the 2019 LPGA Tour through
the Q-Series, she became an LPGA Tour Rookie. Notably, her
exceptional performance in the 2019 Q-Series, shooting eight
straight rounds under par, earned her victory as well as her LPGA
Tour Card for 2020. In 2022, she once again qualified for the
prestigious U.S. Women's Open.
Beyond the golf course, He has garnered a substantial 890,000+
followers on Instagram, where she shares her journey as a golf
athlete and influences in fitness and fashion. Positioned as one of
the most marketable and exciting sports stars from Asia, He continues to captivate audiences with
her multifaceted talents and unwavering dedication.
"As a successful professional athlete and lifestyle
influencer, Lily is a tremendous addition to our team of champion
ambassadors," Sands Chairman and CEO Robert
G. Goldstein said. "With her China roots, she will be particularly
inspirational in our Asia regions,
and we look forward to featuring her in our efforts to showcase
successful women's sports stars as motivating role models."
About Sands (NYSE: LVS)
Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated
resorts.
Our iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business
tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job
creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and
community investment to help make our host regions ideal places to
live, work and visit.
Sands' portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and The Venetian Macao, The
Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons
Hotel Macao, and Sands Macao in
Macao SAR, China, through majority
ownership in Sands China Ltd.
Sands is dedicated to being a leader in corporate
responsibility, anchored by our core tenets of serving people,
planet and communities. Our ESG leadership has led to inclusion on
the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America. To learn more, visit
www.sands.com.
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