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By John Strege ORLANDO -- The popularity of the Solheim Cup and the interest it spawned in expanding the number of countries involved was the impetus behind the newest LPGA event, the International Crown, that...

Thursday, 1/24/2013 at 5:07PM

Posted by John Strege

keywords:: International Crown,; LPGA,; Mike Whan,; Solheim Cup,; Yani Tseng

Golf Tours & News / Local Knowledge

By Ron Sirak NAPLES, FLA. - In a moving tribute to head LPGA rules official Doug Brecht, who died last month at the age of 62 after a several month battle with West Nile...

Friday, 11/16/2012 at 9:50AM

Posted by Alex Myers

keywords:: cme group titleholders,; doug brecht,; lpga,; mike whan,; ron sirak

Golf Tours & News / Local Knowledge

By John Strege The PGA of America's search for a successor to retiring chief executive Joe Steranka has culminated with the appointment of former USGA executive Pete Bevacqua. It seemed a natural fit for...

Friday, 11/9/2012 at 10:04AM

Posted by Alex Myers

keywords:: joe steranka,; john strege,; mike whan,; pete bevacqua,; pga

Golf Digest Woman / Golf Digest Woman

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- The only thing that could have made the start of this LPGA season better is if more people had noticed. The first three tournaments included a six-way playoff won by 18-year-old...

Wednesday, 3/14/2012 at 3:11PM

Posted by Alex Myers

keywords:: jessica korda,; lexi thompson,; lpga,; michelle wie,; mike whan

Golf Tours & News / Local Knowledge

Are you a fan of Golf World's weekly "Front 9" magazine feature? If so, we're offering you a chance to co-author it. Inspired by The New Yorker's cartoon-caption writing contest, Golf World is featuring...

Friday, 1/27/2012 at 10:30AM

Posted by Steve Hennessey

keywords:: Donald Trump,; Front 9 Contest,; Geoff Russell,; Mike Whan

Golf Digest Woman / Golf Digest Woman

There has never been any doubt that LPGA commissioner Mike Whan can work the front end of a deal. He is a born salesman with a quick wit and an agile mind fueled by...

Tuesday, 1/10/2012 at 8:00PM

Posted by Alex Myers

keywords:: 2012 schedule,; lexi thompson,; lpga,; lpga tour,; mike whan

Golf Tours & News / Local Knowledge

ORLANDO - The Futures Tour, the LPGA's developmental circuit from which 10 players annually earn privileges for the following season on the LPGA, has a new title sponsor and a new name. Symetra Financial Corporation,...

Wednesday, 11/16/2011 at 4:52PM

Posted by John Strege

keywords:: Futures Tour,; Kathleen Ekey,; Kraig Kann,; LPGA,; Mike Whan

Golf Tours & News / Final Say

Lexi Thompson may be the LPGA's next superstar, but it will take time.

October 03, 2011

By Ron Sirak

keywords:: lexi thompson,; ron sirak,; mike whan,; lpga,; golf

Golf Tours & News / Sirak

After 16-year-old Lexi Thompson's historic win in Alabama, the LPGA appears ready to offer her membership

September 26, 2011

By Ron Sirak

keywords:: golf,; golf world,; LPGA Tour,; Lexi Thompson,; Navistar LPGA Classic

Golf Digest Woman / Golf Digest Woman

A decade after a tall, young talent was anointed as the home-grown superstar needed for the LPGA to solidify its American fan base, that promise might finally be fulfilled. Not by Michelle Wie -- the...

Sunday, 9/18/2011 at 6:39PM

Posted by Sam Weinman