Golfing Industry / LPGA

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Pictured are Betty Lou Odle and Anne Parton, founder of Independence Bourbon.

Parton and Odle share an intimate toast of the new relationship between Independence Bourbon and the KW Birdie Juice. Both founders engage in the ultimate joy of two independent stories becoming one, fully appreciating how it takes two to be independent; one is alone.

Parton and Odle are ready to announce the exclusive relationship of Independence Bourbon and KW Birdie Juice while sharing others' independent journeys. Both women agree on the mission of vision to make good bourbon, with the understanding that Independence Bourbon is the only bourbon on the market made for women by women, with an exclusive relationship within the LPGA. KW Birdie Juice will be explicitly introduced to the golfing space in 2025!

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Pictured are Parton and Odle, pausing for prayer. Both Parton and Odle believe that the FWBW storyline, which is the backdrop of Independence Bourbon, believes that every woman should have the opportunity to tell her story of independence. Odle and Parton pray for players in the tournament and that many women will have the courage to come forward to tell their stories of independence.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton, holds a token-gift from Odle, celebrating the Kathy Whitworth and Independence Bourbon relationship.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Pictured are LPGA participants learning about Independence Bourbon/ Kathy Whitworth, Birdie Juice, and Independence Bitters.

“Tell us more…” Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Pictured are LPGA participants learning about Independence Bourbon/ Kathy Whitworth, Birdie Juice, and Independence Bitters.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Pictured is Bettye Lou Odle, signing samples of KW Birdie Juice for Trophy Club members.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton and Odle educate LPGA supporters about Independence Bourbon/ Kathy Whitworth, and the KW Birdie Juice, and Independence Bitters. Odle educates supporters regarding her best recommendations for KW Birdie Juice and bitters.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton, LPGA staff, and participants learn about Independence Bourbon/ Kathy Whitworth, Birdie Juice, and Independence Bitters. Parton explains her knowledge of bourbon and her time in Kentucky while explaining the unique Independence Bourbon/KW Birdie Juice partnership.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton listens to another woman express her appreciation for Parton and Odle’s new partnerhship, which will unite and empower women to tell their independent stories. Independence Bourbon is the only bourbon that’s been developed specifically for women, by women. (FWBW)

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton, LPGA staff, and participants learning about Independence Bourbon/ Kathy Whitworth, Birdie. Parton explains how bourbon is made, and the aging process as one player leans in to understand more.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton and Trophy Club members look at the label and discuss how the KW Birdie Juice label will be developed specifically with the LPGA at the forefront. Odle, pictured in the background, continues educating consumers about KW Birdie Juice's next steps.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club. Parton listens to the staff and LPGA players explain their love of the game and entertain players questions about what’s next for the KW Birdie Juice and Independence Bourbon relationship.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club. Parton engages with consumer Diana Gatz for her first bitters tasting. Gatz quickly discerns what her palette prefers. Ultimately, Gatz settles for Citrus Cove with her KW Birdie Juice.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton, Odle, LPGA staff, and participants learn about Independence Bourbon/ Kathy Whitworth, Birdie Juice, and Independence Bitters. Trophy Club’s Food & Beverage Manager, Amy Massey, speaks with Cathy Harbin, Owner of Pine Ridge Golf Club, about the future of KW Birdie Juice and Independence Bourbon.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton and Odle educate and empower LPGA supporters about Independence Bourbon/ Kathy Whitworth, Birdie Juice, and Independence Bitters. Odle pauses for a moment with Cathy Harbin, PineRidge Golf Club owner.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton and Odle engage the LPGA players, Trophy Club members, and participants.Trophy Club’s Food and Beverage Manager willbe pivotal in introducing KW Birdie Juice into the golf industry. Cathy Harbin, Owner of Pine Ridge Golf Club, lends Odle a hand in lining up samples of KW Birdie Juice to be the first to receive autographed samples for supporters.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton, Odle engages the LPGA players, Trophy Club members, and participants. LPGA players, members, and guests wait to experience the KW Birdie Juice and Independence Bitters. Consumers quickly learned their palettes were discerning, and readily engaged the next round, stating their preferences for one of the seven Independence Bitter offerings.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton and Odle engage Trophy Club members and participants. These two Trophy Club members were especially interested in research and development around the KW Birdie Juice, which was developed with the female palate at the forefront.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton and Odle prepare samples of KW Birdie Juice with commemorative signatures. Odle and Parton engaged the record numbers of LPGA players, members, and supporters at Trophy Club, Texas.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton and other players listen as Odle reminds the crowd, “What Would Kathy Whit Do…”

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton and Odle prepare the KW Birdie Juice for tasting.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton and Odle engage with Dee Brannin, Anthony Baeza, and another event sponsor. Brannin and Baeza delivered the unique ‘88’ trophy to the tournament. (Both men are from Jal, New Mexico. Kathy Whitworth’s hometown.)

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Parton and Odle are excited and honored to unveil the unique and historic ‘88’ trophy.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas—the story behind the women pictured here. Amy Massey, Food & Beverage Manager of Trophy Club, Texas, is convinced by a Trophy Club member (Gus Krisantz) to meet with Parton. After spending time together, Massey is convinced that Parton and Odle must meet. After introducing Odle and Parton, the two women knew the Kathy Whitworth legacy had to be shared on a unique platform. After deciding that the KW Birdie Juice platform would be brought forward, Odle engaged Cathy Harbin, Pine Ridge Golf Club Owner and life advocate of the golf industry. Both Harbin and Massey have been instrumental in Parton and Odle’s relationship promoting Kathy Whitworth’s legacy through offering KW Birdie Juice in the golf space.

Gus Krisantz, Independence Bourbon, Channel Partner, and Trophy Club Member, Trophy Club, Texas.

Independence Bourbon sponsors the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ Tournament at Trophy Club, Texas. Odle and Harbin are excited to share the announcement of the relationship between Kathy Whitworth and Independence Bourbon during the KW ‘88’ tournament.

Independence Bourbon was proud to sponsor the Kathy Whitworth ‘88’ tournament with Annika Sorenstam, at Trophy Club, Texas.