LPGA Tabs Michael Whan as New Commish
October 28, 2009 by Jeff Greenwell
Filed under Golf
The LPGA Tour finally has a new commissioner–and his name is Michael Whan. The 44-year-old former marketing executive takes replaces the embattled Carolyn Bivens, who was forced out after the tour kept losing sponsors and tournaments. Whan previously worked for TaylorMade Golf and Wilson Sporting Goods, and was most recently the president of Mission-Itech hockey.
Lorena Ochoa (Image: Zuma Press)
Whan faces a daunting task, as the tour has lost six tournaments over the past year. But the forecast for 2010 is promising, which excites the new commissioner.
It took a three month search for the LPGA to decide on Whan. Interim commissioner Marty Evans will continue on for the remainder of the year, with Whan officially taking control in January.
