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The Latest Breaking News from Mollie Marcoux Samaan

LPGA to lose $2 million in 2024 after adding staff, attempting to increase exposure

That the tour could lose money at a time of unprecedented growth in women’s sports set off alarm bells for some.

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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

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

As always, social media had its thoughts.

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LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan Resigns After Three Years

Samaan will step down in January; her contract ran through summer 2026.

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Mollie Marcoux Samaan out as LPGA commissioner

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

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Fact or Fiction: The LPGA Commissioner Has Earned a Contract Extension

Our writers debate Patrick Reed’s 59, amateurs at Augusta National and a contract extension for LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan.

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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.

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CME Group Boss Slams LPGA Tour Decision Not To Show Live Third Round Coverage Of Event

The third round of the LPGA Tour's final event of the season, the CME Group Tour Championship, will be shown on a tape delay - which has angered the CME Group CEO

Golf Monthly

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

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.

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Must-see photos of Nelly Korda and Caitlin Clark playing in The Annika 2024 pro-am

What a morning at Pelican.

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Report: More than 275 players sign letter calling for changes to LPGA transgender policy as Hailey Davidson competes for status

Mollie Marcoux Samaan says the LPGA will conclude a lengthy review of its current policy by year’s end.

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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."

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‘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

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How Much The Winning Caddie Makes At The 2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship received an increase to its total prize payout in 2024, ensuring both winning player and caddie are in for a bumper payday

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Chevron Championship Prize Money Given Huge Boost With Winner Set To Receive Over $1 Million For The First Time

The first women's Major of the year benefitted from a couple of exciting decisions as Lilia Vu attempts to defend her title

Golf Monthly

12 Things You Didn’t Know About Mollie Marcoux Samaan

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Golf Monthly

Golf Officials React To PGA Tour, DP World Tour And LIV Merger

Officials from The R&A, USGA, LPGA and Augusta National have given their thoughts on the news

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Premium practice balls, ball tracking technology, VR, Rolls-Royces and more: How Carlton Woods wowed LPGA players at the Chevron Championship

"We've already got plans to make this so much bigger and better."

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New Epson Tour leader Jody Brothers left the PGA Tour hoping to create meaningful change for those stretching every dollar

“I want to identify what is the right thing to have on our tour week in and week out."

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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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