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LPGA adds event in Acapulco

Sat, 07/25/2009 - 01:29 by surajdogra

Daytown Beach, Fla. -- The Ladies Professional Golf Association has added a tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, to its 2010 schedule.

The announcement Friday follows the resignation of former LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens June 13.

Bivens resigned after several marquee players wrote a letter, expressing their anger about the LPGA having lost seven tournaments since 2007, and a hugely unpopular mandate requiring all of its players to learn and speak English by the end of 2009 or face suspension.

Bivens out as LPGA commissioner

Tue, 07/14/2009 - 00:09 by surajdogra

Daytona Beach, Fla. -- Carolyn Bivens resigned Monday as LPGA commissioner and was immediately replaced by retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Marsha Evans as the tour's leader.

Evans was made "acting commissioner" as the LPGA board opened a search for the full-time leader to have in place by the start of the 2010 season. Evans said she won't seek the full-time appointment.

An LPGA release said the tour was changing its leadership structure and announced the appointment of Hall of Fame player Annika Sorenstam as adviser to the board.