In trouble ten years ago, the LPGA Tour was successfully taken over by Mike Whan. The American Association of Golf Journalists (GWAA) has just awarded him the 2020 William D. Richardson Award for his outstanding contributions to golf.

LPGA: Mike Whan Receives William D. Richardson Award From GWAA

Mike Whan - © LPGA

Since Mike Whan, 54, took office as commissioner, the LPGA has seen an increase of more than 50% in tournaments, more than 8% in prizes and 100% in television coverage. He also created the Race to the CME Globe, the UL International Crown and the Founders Cup. Additionally, the Symetra Tour has grown from 16 tournaments with $ 1,7 million in cash prizes, to a record $ 4 million in 2019 across 23 tournaments. And participation in the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf has increased from 5 to 000 people.

"I would like to warmly thank the Golf Writers Association of America for awarding me the William D. Richardson Prize"said Mike Whan. “It's very embarrassing to be on a list of past winners that includes names like Bob Hope, Bob Jones, Arnold Palmer, and LPGA founders like Babe Zaharias, Patty Berg and Louise Suggs. "

In addition to Mike Whan, the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA) has named Patrick Cantlay the 2020 Ben Hogan Award winner, awarded to a player who has overcome a physical disability or serious injury to stay active in golf. Adam Scott, the 2013 Masters champion, is the winner of the ASAP Sports / Jim Murray prize, awarded to a player for his working relationship with the media.

To know more : https://www.gwaa.com/ et https://www.lpga.com/