The LPGA Likes Twitter and Facebook
June 1, 2009 by Wil Reagan
Filed under Golf
If you are one of the millions of people who use Twitter and Facebook, you may start seeing more and more LPGA coverage on those two social networking websites if Carolyn Bivens has her way. Bivens, the commissioner of the LPGA, believes that sites like Twitter and Facebook can been beneficial.
In an interview with Bloomberg News, Bivens explained further: “I’d love it if players Twittered during the middle of a round. The new media is very important to the growth of golf and we view it as a positive, and a tool to be used.”
I could see this being a big hit for LPGA. When you are watching live golf on television, you often are left wondering what the golfer is thinking about. With a simple update of Twitter or Facebook, that question can be answered. That interactive aspect could bring a lot more attention to the LPGA Tour.
Additionally, utilizing Twitter and Facebook would be a great way to make the younger generation interested in sport.
A quick Google search indicates that a few LPGA Tour players already have a Twitter account including Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) and Morgan Pressel (@morganpressel).
Morgan Pressel - Image: Zuma Press
