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(Reuters) - The
LPGA has named Mollie Marcoux Samaan its new commissioner,
succeeding Mike Whan, the governing body of women's golf
announced on Tuesday.
Marcoux Samaan, who is currently athletics director at Princeton
University, is the LPGA's ninth commissioner since its formation
in 1950.
"The LPGA Commissioner role is one of the best jobs in sports
today and the opportunity of a lifetime," Marcoux Samaan said in
a statement. "I'm passionate about the game of golf and have
been an LPGA fan since I was a little girl.
"I'm excited to dive into the LPGA initiatives to impact women
and girls in the game at every age and ability. And to learn
about and contribute to all aspects of the LPGA's business.
"In this moment in time – with the positive energy around
women's sports, women's leadership and society's commitment to
diversity, equity and inclusion – I believe the LPGA has an
incredible opportunity to use our platform for positive change."
Marcoux Samaan represented Princeton in both soccer and ice
hockey.
After graduating in 1991, she served as assistant athletic
director, assistant dean of admissions, and coach of girls' ice
hockey and soccer at the Lawrenceville School.
She rejoined Princeton as athletics director in 2014 and the
university's teams won a league-leading 65 Ivy League
Championships during her tenure.
Whan, who notified the LPGA board late last year that he would
step down in 2021, was recently announced as the next CEO of the
United States Golf Association.
(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru, editing by Pritha
Sarkar)
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