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Golf’s Most Shocking Stories of 2024: The Solheim Cup Transportation Mess

The highly anticipated biennial battle of women’s golf was marred by a shuttle gaffe and the LPGA’s slow reaction to it.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2024

LPGA At A Crossroads: Mollie Marcoux Samaan's Exit Sparks Questions About Leadership And Growth

Was it a surprise or on the cards that the LPGA Commissioner has stepped down?

Golf Monthly · Dec 3, 2024

Social media reacts to news of LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down

As always, social media had its thoughts.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2024

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Mollie Marcoux Samaan out as LPGA commissioner

To many, Marcoux Samaan’s indecisiveness became a liability.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2024

CME Group CEO grades LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan job performance A++

It’s difficult to imagine a better year inside the ropes for the LPGA than what’s transpired so far in 2024.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 24, 2024

Brushing Off Recent Criticism, LPGA Commissioner Points to ‘Enormous’ Growth

Mollie Marcoux Samaan said she has ‘a hard job’ but notes the LPGA's increased media consumption and record total purse next year as signs that the organization is thriving.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 20, 2024

Nichols: At what feels like a tipping point for the LPGA, a closer look at the rocky tenure of commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan

Rarely is the LPGA at the forefront of anything, including the current surge in women’s sports.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 14, 2024

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United States Closing in on Reclaiming Solheim Cup, Leads 10-6

The U.S. failed to extend its lead Saturday but needs just 4½ points out of 12 in Sunday singles to secure the Solheim Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 14, 2024

LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan addresses transportation ‘whiff’ at 2024 Solheim Cup

“At the end of the day, I'm the leader of the organization and I have to own it."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 14, 2024

‘Extremely Disappointing’ - LPGA Boss Reveals What Caused Solheim Cup Transport Fiasco

LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan says she is extremely disappointed after transport delays caused fans to miss the start of the Solheim Cup

Golf Monthly · Sep 14, 2024

12 Things You Didn’t Know About Mollie Marcoux Samaan

Get to know the LPGA Commissioner, Mollie Marcoux Samaan, a little better

Golf Monthly · Mar 27, 2024

Why did the LPGA-LET merger vote not happen? The answer is Golf Saudi

Golf's future still holds more questions than answers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2024

LPGA Boss Details Plans For Growth Of Women's Game - And There Is One Area Being Targeted Above All Else This Year

LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan has targeted an increase in fans as the top priority for the women's game in 2024

Golf Monthly · Jan 19, 2024

Inside the Larger Sponsorships and Rising Popularity of Women’s Golf

Larger sponsor commitments are increasing paydays on the LPGA Tour, which follows the rising popularity of women’s golf. In 2024, the CME Group Tour Championship total purse will grow to $11 million and the winner’s share will be $4 million, the biggest payout for any women’s sport.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 11, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 16, 2023

5 things to know about how the LPGA plans to grow, including key areas like brand-building and ticket sales

Mollie Marcoux Samaan calls this a period of transformational growth for women's golf.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 15, 2023

CME Group CEO moves on from last year’s LPGA leadership misstep to elevate women’s sport even higher

What a difference a year makes.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 23, 2023

Golf’s leaders frequently convene at men’s majors, but this week they gathered on LPGA soil at the Chevron to discuss how to drive the women’s game forward

"Imagine Lydia (Ko) and Rory (McIlroy) walking down the 18th hole together. How cool would that be?"

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022

CME Group CEO ‘exceptionally disappointed’ with LPGA leadership heading into record payday

“I’m concerned about the future of the tour," said Duffy, who will hand over a $2 million check on Sunday.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 13, 2022

LPGA total prize money keeps climbing, yet it’s still possible to make the cut and lose money. Some players are asking, should the winners make less?

“At the end of the day we’re entertainers, but we sometimes don’t get paid for our entertainment.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 23, 2022

Michelle Wie West set to host new LPGA event at Liberty National in 2023 with unique junior element

The new Mizuho Americas Open will take June 1-4 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

‘I hope we survive it’: LPGA players past and present explain importance of talks with LIV Golf

Annika Sorenstam, Juli Inkster, Nancy Lopez and Stacy Lewis address potential for disruption to LPGA.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 22, 2022

LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan said she’d take the call from LIV Golf

"There’s a lot of factors to consider before we do business with LIV Golf.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2022

As LIV Golf dominates the news, LPGA players admit almost ‘entire tour’ might consider similar jump

The LPGA was in grave peril when Lewis joined more than a dozen years ago. There were 23 events on the schedule.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 3, 2022

Players, caddies have fun playing a different game at LPGA Drive On Championship

"Who doesn't love a good Ping-Pong match?" said LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan.

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