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[이데일리 스타in 주영로 기자] Commissioner Mike Wan (56, USA), who has led the LPGA Tour for 11 years, expressed his gratitude.
The LPGA Tour announced on the 7th (Korean time) “Recently, Commissioner Wan delivered his intention to resign to all LPGA employees, members, and sponsors, including the board of directors. The resignation date has not been confirmed, but the procedure for finding a successor commissioner begins.” did.
Commissioner Wan said in a statement sent to the board of directors, “In spite of a year stained with Corona 19 in 2020, we created the schedule of the 2021 tournament with the largest prize money ever, and attracted new tournaments and sponsors.” “The LPGA Tour is in such a difficult situation. Edo has demonstrated the ability and ability to lead the tour, and will not be broken.”
The LPGA Tour announced a schedule with a total prize of $76.45 million (about 84 billion won) for a total of 34 competitions in 2021.
“If the future of the LPGA seemed uncertain or growth was uncertain, I would not have made this decision.” “Because I do not doubt that the LPGA tour will certainly grow higher, I am now passing the baton to the next leader, and LPGA’s most passionate I am trying to become a supporter.”
Mike Wan took office in January 2010 as an LPGA Commissioner. In 2010, the LPGA Tour held 24 competitions and the prize pool was $41.4 million. This year, 10 competitions increased to 34 competitions, and the total prize pool was $76.45 million, an increase of about $35.05 million from 2020.
In response to Commissioner Wan’s resignation, Diane Gullias, Chairman of the LPGA Board, said, “Commissioner Mike Wan has been a leader in revolutionizing the LPGA and has been with him for 11 years.” “Respecting his decision and focusing on finding a successor. I will do it.”