Northern Trust has a long tradition of diversity and actively seeks to open the doors of opportunity to all people. At Northern Trust, we believe fostering a globally diverse and inclusive workforce is a fundamental strength that plays an invaluable role in our business success.

In sport, as in life, we believe diversity enhances everyone's experience - and that's why we created the Northern Trust Open Exemption: to help welcome participation by all golfers. This year, we continue the tradition by actively seeking and recognizing golfers who will help advance diversity in golf.

Mission

The Northern Trust Open Exemption is intended to identify top golfers not otherwise qualified for the tournament and award one candidate playing privileges through one of the tournament's unrestricted exemptions.

Selection Process

  • The unrestricted exemption will be extended to a top golfer who represents the advancement of diversity in golf, and who would not otherwise be eligible to compete in the event. In order to qualify for the exemption, the applicant (either professional or amateur) must have a USGA handicap of zero or better.
  • Candidates will be identified through a number of sources including the PGA TOUR, PGA of America through the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship, Nationwide Tour, The First Tee, World Golf Foundation, USGA and Bill Dickey Scholarship Association, with additional efforts to include potential recipients of Hispanic and Asian decent through national and international outreach efforts.
  • Each candidate must submit an online application prior to January 13, 2012.
  • The exemption recipient will be selected through the tournament office and Northern Trust.
  
Joseph Bramlett

 

2011 Northern Trust Open Exemption recipient Joseph Bramlett

 

Supporting Diversity

Diversity has long been a core ethical value for Northern Trust, and we recognize the invaluable role it plays in our business success. Others have recognized our success in this mission as well:

  • Best Places for Asians to Work
    The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP), September 2011
  • 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
    Working Mother magazine, September 2011 — 20th Year on the List
  • Northern Trust named One of the Top 50 Companies for Latinas to Work for in the United States
    Latina Style Magazine, September 2011, - Fifth Consecutive Year
  • One of the "World's Most Admired Companies"
    FORTUNE Magazine, 2011
  • Top 40 Diverse Companies
    Black Enterprise Magazine, September 2010 — Second Consecutive Year
  • Northern Trust Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Diverse Graduates
    Diversity Edge Magazine, May 2009
  • 100 Best Corporate Citizens
    CRO Magazine, 2009
  • 50 Out Front for Diversity Leadership: Best Places for Diverse Managers
    Diversity MBA Magazine, 2009