The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) formally introduced its new tournament in the San Diego area during a press conference attended by incoming commissioner Michael Whan at La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, Calif. The LPGA Classic Presented by J Golf will be held March 22-28 at La Costa Resort and Spa, continuing a long…
23 Tournaments on Tap for 2010 LPGA Schedule
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour will have 23 tournaments on the 2010 schedule — down from 27 this year and 34 in 2008 — according to three veteran players who spoke on condition of anonymity because the schedule had not been released, reports the USA Today. LPGA tour players learned of the 2010…
LPGA Names Michael Whan as its Commissioner
Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Board of Directors Chairman Dawn Hudson announced that the LPGA Board has named Michael Whan the LPGA’s new Commissioner. Whan, most recently President and Chief Executive Officer of Mission-Itech Hockey, has a personal and professional background in golf, including serving as Executive Vice President and General Manager (North American Region)…
Solheim Cup Headed To Colorado Golf Club in 2013
The LPGA recently announced that the 2013 Solheim Cup will be held at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colo., just outside Denver. The Solheim Cup is the women’s golf equivalent of the Ryder Cup and features a contest between 12 professionals from the United States and 12 from Europe. It is staged every two years.…
Economic Woes End Corning Classic After 31 Years
Officials say the Ladies Professional Golf Association’s (LPGA) Corning Classic will end after this year’s tournament in May. The 31-year-old event has been the longest-running tournament on the LPGA Tour with the same sponsor at the same venue. Corning Inc.’s Executive Vice President, Kirk Gregg, made the announcement earlier this month at the Corning (N.Y.)…