USGA announces massive Women’s U.S. Open purse
The prize money at the U.S. Women’s Open has jumped to US $10mn this year, a major increase from US$ 5.5mn last year, thanks to the addition of non-profit organisation ProMedica as the event’s presenting partner. The involvement of ProMedica marks the first time the over 100-year-old USGA will have a presenting sponsor in any […]
USGA picks a Marketer as its Head
NEW JERSEY, U.S.A The United States Golf Association (USGA) demonstrated its intent of becoming a more marketing oriented organisation by naming Mike Whan, outgoing Commissioner of the Ladies PGA Tour ( LPGA) as its new Chief Executive. The LPGA Tour experienced historic growth in virtually every aspect during the 11 year tenure of Whan, who […]