Bill Susetka, the former President of Clairol's U.S. Retail Division and President of Global Marketing at Avon Products, has been selected by his fellow LPGA Board members to serve as Chairman of the Board this year. Susetka brings more than 30 years of business leadership along with pertinent Board and LPGA experience to the position, most recently serving as LPGA Chief Marketing Officer from 2007-2009.
To celebrate the LPGA's 60th Anniversary, take a look back at Babe Zaharias. LPGA Founder and Hall of Fame member, Babe Zaharias, was one of the greatest athletes and golfers in sports history. Her competitive nature, athleticism, and courageous spirit made a profound impact on the LPGA in a very short period of time.
The Kia Classic Presented by J Golf announced that it has given a sponsor exemption to Tiffany Joh, a Rancho Bernardo native beginning her first full year on the Duramed FUTURES Tour, the LPGA's developmental tour.
The Kraft Nabisco Championship officially kicked off its pre-tournament activities with a star-studded media day in Los Angeles on March 8th. Defending champion, Brittany Lincicome, was joined by former San Francisco 49er Dwight Hicks and comedian/actor Scott Henry, for a meet and greet luncheon with LA and Palm Springs sports and entertainment media.
For more than five decades, Barbie® has been a perfect reflection of fashion and culture and has served as an inspiration to girls of all ages. This year, as part of the Barbie® brand's I Can Be… campaign, Barbie® is empowering girls to dream it all, try it all and live it all. As part of this commitment, Barbie® has partnered with 10 women who continue to serve as ambassadors of dreams and role models for girls. Named earlier this year as one of Barbie's 10 Women to Watch in 2010, Barbie® has forged a partnership with LPGA player Brittany Lincicome, the defending champion of the 2009 Kraft Nabisco Championship (KNC), to excite girls about the sport of golf and encourage them to live an active lifestyle.