The R&A and the European Tour are committed to assist the new joint venture between the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the Ladies European Tour (LET) in its efforts to significantly increase playing opportunities, financial incentives and the television exhibition of women's professional golf in Europe and around the world.

In addition to providing financial support and leveraging the other assets they manage, the two organizations will each have a seat on the new board of directors of the LPGA-LET joint venture.

Martin Slumbers, Managing Director of The R&A - © LPGA

Martin Slumbers, Managing Director of The R&A, said: “The construction of a strong and sustainable Ladies European Tour is in perfect coherence with the objectives of the Charter of Women in Golf of The R&A. We support the vision of the LPGA-LET joint venture to create many more opportunities for female players to pursue their dreams in golf here in Europe and to inspire future generations to play the sport. We look forward to working with the LPGA-LET team as a member of the board of directors of this important company. "

Keith Pelley, Managing Director of the European Tour, said: “The European Tour has already had the opportunity to host events involving LET members and we have seen their talent and professionalism. Looking ahead to our 2020 schedule, we have added a new co-sanctioned event with LET in Sweden and we are pursuing similar opportunities in other markets. Professional female players bring a different dynamic and fan base to golf - which is good for our sport - and we look forward to building a strong professional female presence through this new collaborative approach. "

Keith Pelley, Managing Director of the European Tour - © LPGA

While the LPGA may have been the first organization to approach LET in an effort to create an even stronger entity, LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan has always known he could count on the support of others. . "It is fascinating to see so many speakers giving their attention and their support to the reconstruction of a stronger female professional circuit in Europe"said Whan. “This significant engagement from The R&A and the European Tour is an immediate and significant endorsement of the vision for the new LPGA-LET partnership. "

"Large companies usually start with large management teams", said Marta Figueras-Dotti, president of the board of directors of LET. “Adding leadership from the LPGA, R&A and the European Tour to our newly formed board is a recipe for success. I am excited to begin ! "

The commitment and involvement of The R&A and the European Tour brings more velocity, energy and expertise to assist the newly formed LPGA-LET partnership. It is an exciting time for golf - when top organizations are not only concerned with their own interests but are also compassionate enough to help support those who are trying to achieve similar results for the women's game.

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