LPGA announces PGA COO CRAIG KESSLER, 39, as tours the next commissioner

LPGA has found its new leader.

The organization announced on Thursday that he hired Craig Kessler as his next commissioner.

Kessler, which is listed 40 in the following week, is currently serving as the main Commercial Officer of PGA America and had previous experience as the main operating director on Topgolf. Will leave their PGA American post, which held from 2023. year, and officially enters a new role as LPGA 10^th Commissioner 15. July.

Kessler succeeded Mollie Marcoux Samana, who entered earlier this year after three years of mixed results. Long-term LPGA Executive Liz Moore will continue to serve as a temporary commissioner for the next two months.

“We started to find a transformation leader with a deep appreciation for the LPGA heritage and a clear vision of what is possible for our future,” John Weihmeyer said, Chairman of the LPGA Board. “Craig is an inspiring and engaged leader, which brings a single combination of executive experience, deep relations in the golf industry and a true commitment to raising women and girls through golf. And Craig is just a real leader and drive their next era of growth and influence.”

Despite the historic season from Nelly Kord and regularity performance from Lydia KO, this year faces a number of financial protective winds after it is allegedly lost approximately two million dollars in 2024. years. Years.