LPGA or the Ladies Professional Golf Association is the biggest golf tour for the Women. The LPGA has had a terrific few years under the reign of Mollie Marcoux Samaan, which saw the growth of not only women’s golf but also a huge inspiration in the making of future golfers. But well, as all things eventually do come to an end, with the latest news from the LPGA, Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan’s term of service is also ending and she will be stepping down from her position to spend more time with her “children as they live their dream.”

As per the press release of the LPGA, Samaan’s term is active till January 9, 2025. To find a replacement for the position, the LPGA Board of Directors with an executive search firm is on the lookout for the next commissioner. The search will be conducted globally, but who will manage the position until that time?

As per the LPGA, until the search for a new commissioner is on, Liz Moore will be assigned the role of interim commissioner. She will be working closely with Marcoux Samaan and the leadership team for a seamless transition. Moore has been associated with the LPGA for a decade. She is currently the tour’s Chief Legal and Technology Officer.

Other than this, Moore is also the primary liaison for the business offices in Europe and Asia for the LPGA. The journey of Liz Moore is worth mentioning as she joined LPGA in January 2014 as the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. After three years of service since 2014, she was promoted to Chief Legal and Technology Officer and Corporate Secretary. With the eleventh year to start, she will be, as mentioned, the interim commissioner of the LPGA in place of the Samaan, who has been a great asset to the LPGA. Wow how great, is something people don’t actually realize.

LPGA growth in Mollie Marcouz Samaan’s term

As the ninth commissioner, Marcoux Samaan started her tenure in 2021. Since then, it has been marked as the largest period of growth for the LPGA. Her leadership has helped the organization with a 90% increase in the prize fund. Not only this, even the athlete’s earnings have reached record highs from $570,000 in 2021 to more than $1 million in 2024 for the top 100 players. Even the organization and fans got the best of the game with exciting events and the organization benefited with exceptional fundraising.

Samaan thanked everyone and shared her experience during the tenure according to the LPGA press release, “In this role, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside a remarkable community of athletes, teachers, partners, tournament operators, industry colleagues, media, fans, volunteers, and staff who share a deep commitment to growing the LPGA and using the organization’s unique platform to empower and advance women and girls.”

Until the team finds out about the new commissioner, Liz Moore will be working alongside the most successful commissioner for the LPGA for a seamless transition. Though there are many contenders for the esteemed position. But the board will decide who will take this responsibility. Who do you think is worthy of the position? Will Liz Moore’s interim period turn out to be the opportunity of a lifetime? Share your thoughts on the commissioner position of LPGA in the comments section below.