Mollie Marcoux Samaan is leaving after more than three years as LPGA commissioner.

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Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money

Mollie Marcoux Samaan is stepping down in January as LPGA commissioner, a surprise announcement Monday after record growth in prize money along with criticism women’s golf wasn’t gaining in popularity. Marcoux Samaan is leaving on Jan. 9, three weeks before the LPGA begins its 75th season. Liz Moore, the chief legal and technology officer, will […]

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Mollie Marcoux Samaan has resigned from her duties as LPGA commissioner. The tour announced the news just days after the conclusion of a historic 2024 season. Liz Moore, the LPGA’s Chief Legal and Technology Officer and Corporate Secretary, will assume the role of Interim Commissioner, according to a release from the tour. “I thank Chairman John Veihmeyer and the rest of the LPGA Board for trusting me to serve as the ninth Commissioner of the LP…

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LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan to step down from role after leading tour's significant growth

Mollie Marcoux Samaan is resigning in January as LPGA commissioner, a surprise announcement Monday after record growth in prize money along with criticism the LPGA wasn’t gaining in popularity during the surge in women’s sports. Marcoux Samaan is leaving on Jan. 9, three weeks before the LPGA begins its 75th season. Liz Moore, the chief legal and technology officer, will be interim commissioner until a search committee hires a new one. Marcoux S…

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Mollie Marcoux Samaan is stepping down in January as LPGA commissioner, a surprise announcement Monday after record growth in prize money along with criticism women's golf wasn't gaining in popularity. Marcoux Samaan is leaving on Jan.

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Mollie Marcoux Samaan is resigning in January as LPGA commissioner, a surprise announcement Monday after record growth in prize money along with criticism the LPGA wasn't gaining in popularity during the surge in women's sports.

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Meet Paige Spiranac’s Rival  (1:10) There's been a major shakeup in leadership at the LPGA Tour.The LPGA Tour announced on Monday morning that the commissioner, Mollie Marcoux Samaan, is stepping down from her position.Mollie Marcoux Samaan has been working with the LPGA Tour since 2021. She'll be stepping down effective in January. "The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) announced today that LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan will…

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The Commissioner Of The LPGA Tour Is Stepping Down

Mollie Marcoux Samaan is stepping down in January as LPGA commissioner, a surprise announcement Monday after record growth in prize money along with criticism women’s golf wasn’t gaining in popularity. Marcoux Samaan is leaving on Jan. 9, three weeks before the LPGA begins its 75th season. Liz Moore, the chief legal and technology officer, will be interim commissioner until a search committee hires a new one. Prize money increased by some 90% si…

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