Former Golfweek CEO and President Fran Farrell, who guided the magazine and website through an important time in its growth, died May 10. He was 63. The cause of death was COVID-19, his family confirmed.
Farrell’s extensive publishing background included notable leadership roles as publisher of Men’s Journal, National Geographic Adventure and The Sporting News.
“He loved every part of the publishing business,” said Patti Green, who succeeded Farrell as Turnstile Media Group president in 2016. “The ups and downs of advertising revenue brought out the fighter in him. But he was equally comfortable having heated debates with the editorial staff.”
