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• How the U.S. Women's Open is rectifying Mike Whan's LPGA TV 'regret'

USGA CEO Mike Whan admitted his "regret" in handling the LPGA's network TV aspirations. At the U.S. Women's Open, though, he looks to fix it. The post How the U.S. Women’s Open is rectifying Mike Whan’s LPGA TV ‘regret’ appeared first on Golf....2025
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• 1 regret for former LPGA commissioner? He gave an honest response

What is one regret for former LPGA commissioner and current USGA CEO Mike Whan? He said it was a failure to get more TV hours. The post 1 regret for former LPGA commissioner? He gave an honest response appeared first on Golf....2025
• USGA CEO Mike Whan took a rules exam. It didn't go well

USGA CEO Mike Whan once took a rules exam. His score remains the stuff of USGA legend, but not in a good way. The post USGA CEO Mike Whan took a rules exam. It didn’t go well appeared first on Golf....2025
• PGA CEO Sprague Off To Rough Start
Derek Sprague claims the PGA of America has not had a seat at the Five Families table. The record and comments have been refuted by a "disappointed" USGA CEO, Mike Whan....2025
• LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan shockingly resigns after historic 2024 season

Mollie Marcoux Samaan speaks to the media ahead of the 2024 CME Group Tour Championship. | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who assumed the role of LPGA Commissioner three years ago, has decided to step down. After a historic 2024 season that saw the LPGA award record purse sizes, Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan is stepping down. Beth Ann Nichols of Golfweek d...2024
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• USGA, Ally Financial partner to elevate U.S. Women’s Open purse to record heights

Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images The United States Golf Association and Ally Financial have teamed up to help grow the game among women and America’s youth. NEW YORK — The game of golf received an exciting lift on Thursday at Chelsea Piers Golf Club on the west side of Manhattan. The United States Golf Association (USGA), together with Ally Financial, announced an exciting partnership t...2024
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"The record and comments have been refuted by a "disappointed" USGA CEO, Mike Whan."

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"It is really the marquee event,” said USGA CEO Mike Whan in an exclusive interview with Playing Through."

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"Brooke Henderson's win in the 2015 Cambia Portland Classic came before she was even a member of the LPGA Tour but was impressive enough for tour commissioner Mike Whan to promote the precocious, then-17-year-old Canadian to the full status."

• USGA leaves door open for LIV golfers to find way into future U.S. Opens

USGA CEO Mike Whan at the 2024 Masters Tournament. | Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images USGA CEO Mike Whan did not rule out the possibility of LIV Golf stars directly receiving access to the U.S. Open. Many LIV Golf members have begged governing bodies to create pathways into majors since the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) does not award points at LIV events. After all, the Saudi-back...2024
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• DP World Tour CEO resigns, joins R&A CEO raising eyebrows in the golf world

DP World Tour Commissioner Keith Pelley (right) standing alongside PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan (left) at the 2023 DP World Tour Championship. | Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images Keith Pelley, the CEO of the DP World Tour, announced he is leaving, becoming the second golf executive to leave their post in as many days. Keith Pelley, the CEO of the DP World Tour, announced his resignat...2024
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• USGA, R&A Announce Decision to Revise Golf Ball Testing Conditions

Revised test conditions to address consistent increases in hitting distance, golf’s sustainability;Impact on recreational game kept to an absolute minimum(LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., USA and ST ANDREWS, Scotland) – The R&A and USGA will update the testing conditions used for golf ball conformance under the Overall Distance Standard (ODS), which will take effect from January 2028. The decision aims to re...2023
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• Reigning U.S. Open champ Matt Fitzpatrick’s savage diss of USGA amid lackluster crowds
LOS ANGELES — Matt Fitzpatrick plays his shot from the 15th tee resulting in a hole in one during the second round of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club on June 16, 2023. | Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images The 2022 U.S. Open champion is not thrilled with the crowds—or lack thereof—at the Los Angeles Country Club. Despite waltzing into the Los Angeles Co...2023
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• Why USGA boss Mike Whan is right leader for this complex moment | GOLF Originals

USGA chief Mike Whan is one of golf’s most significant figures at a time when the game is at a crossroads. Get to know him on GOLF Originals. The post Why USGA boss Mike Whan is right leader for this complex moment | GOLF Originals appeared first on Golf....2024
• R&A CEO Martin Slumbers doubles down on golf ball rollback; decision by year’s end

Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A, speaks to the media ahead of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. | Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images The Chief Executive of the R&A, one of golf’s governing bodies, revealed that a decision on rolling back the golf ball will come soon. Before LIV Golf burst onto the scene, the biggest controversy in golf happened to do with the golf ball its...2023
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• Mike Whan is cool with mulligans, and other lessons from playing with the USGA chief

Mike Whan is not like other golf executives who've come before him. Here's what it's like to play a round with the USGA chief. The post Mike Whan is cool with mulligans, and other lessons from playing with the USGA chief appeared first on Golf....2023
• Reigning U.S. Open champ Matt Fitzpatrick’s savage diss of USGA amid lackluster crowds
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• U.S. Open 'déjà vu' with PGA Tour-LIV narrative

USGA commissioner Mike Whan said he expects the narrative to return to the U.S. Open -- and not the PGA Tour-LIV Golf alliance -- once play begins Thursday....2023
• Tiger Woods “humbled” by Bob Jones Award, receiving USGA highest honor

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Woods was awarded the Bob Jones Award, and he had a thorough understanding of what an achievement that was. Tiger Woods is the 2024 Bob Jones Award recipient as the 48-year-old earned the USGA’s highest honor. The governing body announced it Saturday, as they let the world know that Shinnecock Hills will host the men’s and women’s U.S. Open in 2036. This...2024
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• USGA, Ally Financial partner to elevate U.S. Women’s Open purse to record heights
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• LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan shockingly resigns after historic 2024 season
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• How the U.S. Women's Open is rectifying Mike Whan's LPGA TV 'regret'
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• Tiger Woods “humbled” by Bob Jones Award, receiving USGA highest honor
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• USGA, Ally Financial partner to elevate U.S. Women’s Open purse to record heights
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• USGA, R&A Announce Decision to Revise Golf Ball Testing Conditions
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