LPGA Tour poised to sparkle beyond Diamond Jubilee with leadership reboot


AS THE LPGA Tour enters the back nine of its milestone 75th anniversary season, it is primed to capitalise on the global growth of women’s golf – thanks to recent leadership appointments and the continued rise of Asia‑Pacific golfers – both of which should strengthen the tour’s foundation for longevity and deepen its impact on its fans worldwide.

In recent months, the LPGA named its 10th commissioner in 40-year-old Craig Kessler, whom the search committee was wowed by his passion for the women’s game and, more importantly, by his astute vision to take the organisation forward through four key pillars he has outlined.

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