Despite Meeting Nelly Korda & Co’s Demands, LPGA Boss’s Job Still Under Heavy Scrutiny

The LPGA Tour’s 75th anniversary year started with an unexpected twist. Instead of celebrating its rich history, the tour finds itself without a permanent leader at the helm. The situation became even more intriguing when LPGA insider Tom Abbott shared insights about the leadership situation during a recent Golf Channel interview.

“I think it’s still the beginning of the search process,” Abbott explained, hinting at a potentially lengthy wait for a permanent commissioner. He added that the tour “may not have a commissioner in place until May, perhaps even later, depending on that person’s circumstance in their current position.”

Liz Moore, who stepped in as interim commissioner following Mollie Marcoux Samaan’s departure, has already made her presence felt through decisive action on player demands. “She’s been with the LPGA Tour for a long time she’s the chief legal counsel, and she seems to be doing a very good job,” Abbott noted. The insider even shared a personal experience, saying, “We met with her a few weeks ago. She came to our meeting in the television compound that we have every week; uh, we had a good discussion with her.”