Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)
LPGA forges Alisports alliance for Chinese event
The Ladies Professional Golf Association has signed a 10-year deal with Alisports that will result in the division of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba owning an LPGA tournament held annually in mainland China.
International Crown ventures outside US for 2018 event in Korea
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced that the South Korean city of Incheon will host the International Crown in 2018, the first time the fledgling national team competition will take place outside the United States.
PGA Tour and LPGA unveil strategic alliance with Topgolf
The PGA Tour and the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) have entered into a strategic alliance with global sports entertainment company Topgolf as part of a wider initiative to build interest in the sport around the world.
PGA Tour, LPGA strengthen ties with strategic agreement
The PGA Tour has entered into a strategic alliance with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) as part of an ongoing effort to promote the growth of the sport.
LPGA unveils new US tournament, details 2016 calendar plan
The Ladies Professional Golf Association has unveiled a new tournament near Green Bay, Wisconsin for its 2017 season and is targeting a second event in China for a 2016 calendar that is set to see prize money on the LPGA Tour rise to a new high of more than $63m (€58.5m).
LPGA postpones Chinese event, but seals new hosting agreement
Golf’s LPGA Tour has postponed its 2015 Reignwood Pine Valley Classic in China, citing a date conflict, but has agreed on an extension to the hosting contract for the tournament.
Women’s PGA Championship heads to new region for 2016
Sahalee Country Club will host the 2016 Women’s PGA Championship golf tournament.
Whan’s World
Mike Whan, the former P&G executive who recently renewed his contract to lead the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) as Commissioner for another six years, reveals his career path and why he was initially reluctant to join the organisation.
LPGA commissioner Whan signs long-term extension
Mike Whan, commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), has agreed a six-year extension to remain in the role until at least 2020.
LPGA unveils expanded schedule for 2015
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has continued to push forward with its growth plans after it unveiled a 2015 schedule that will feature an additional event compared to this year and an increased overall prize fund.
New Florida tournament to open 2015 LPGA Tour season
The Ladies Professional Golf Association has announced that the LPGA Tour will commence its 2015 season with a new event in Florida.
LPGA teams up with PGA of America and KPMG in major partnership
The Ladies Professional Golf Association has announced a revamp of its LPGA Championship under a significant new partnership for the major tournament with the PGA of America and professional services firm KPMG.
IMG to support new LPGA event in China
The IMG agency will support the launch of a new Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) event in China later this year.
LPGA launches inaugural points race
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced the launch of its first ever points race, with the initiative set to come into effect for the 2014 season.
IMG signs up Korean women’s golf starlet Ko
Women’s golf sensation Lydia Ko has signed up the IMG agency for management and marketing representation.
LPGA extends Kingsmill Championship deal
The LPGA (Ladies Professional Golfers’ Association) and venue management firm Xanterra have signed a four-year extension of the Kingsmill Championship at the Virginia-based Kingsmill Resort through to the 2017 season.
LPGA names Iowa 2017 Solheim Cup host
The Ladies Professional Golfers’ Association (LPGA) has named the Des Moines Golf and Country Club host of the 2017 Solheim Cup.
Open championships lose £2m in ticket sales
Two major golf tournaments in Scotland have reportedly lost out on over £2 million after significant ticket sale losses at Muirfield’s hosting of The Open and the Ricoh Women’s British Open at St. Andrews.