Mike Whan will remain LPGA commissioner after signing a long-term contract extension. Whan took over as commissioner nine years ago and will now navigate the tour through a new television deal. In his time as commissioner, the LPGA season grew by eight events and $28.8 million in prize money. The LPGA added a fifth major with the Evian Championship and with the PGA of America, reshaped the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
Mike Whan signs contract extension as LPGA commissioner
Mike Whan will remain LPGA commissioner after signing a long-term contract extension. Whan took over as commissioner nine years ago and will now navigate the tour through a new television deal. In his time as commissioner, the LPGA season grew by eight events and $28.8 million in prize money. The LPGA added a fifth major with the Evian Championship and with the PGA of America, reshaped the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.