In her first major move as Interim Commissioner of the LPGA Tour, Liz Moore is making waves. The sudden departure of Mollie Marcoux Samaan left the golf community shocked, but her efforts in elevating the LPGA, with stars like Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko, have left a lasting impact. Samaan’s departure hasn’t deterred the Tour’s growth, as Moore aims to continue its momentum.
Recently, Lydia Ko and other LPGA players were in the spotlight for their involvement in addressing the Tour’s slow-play concerns. Partnering with Moore, they introduced a new slow-play policy, set to be enforced at the Ford Championship on March 27, 2025, aimed at ensuring more efficient gameplay.
Now, Moore has taken another significant step to safeguard the LPGA Tour’s interests. According to Front Office Sports, the LPGA has filed a lawsuit in federal court against JoongAng Ilbo Co., Ltd., a Korean broadcaster and sponsor for the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship. The lawsuit stems from the company’s failure to meet its financial obligations, leading to the cancellation of the event for both 2024 and 2025.
GolfWeek reported on Tuesday that Moore sent a memo to LPGA players explaining the cancellation, clarifying that the action was taken to enforce an agreement and recover unpaid amounts from a JTBC affiliate.
It seems that Moore and the LPGA are proactively addressing challenges, making bold moves in anticipation of the new full-time Commissioner’s arrival.