LPGA Boss Shows No Concern as New Plans Emerge While Nelly Korda and Co. Slip in Rankings

The LPGA tour “is not American enough.” This is what LPGA’s new commissioner, Craig Kessler, has heard multiple times. With American stars, like Nelly Korda , losing their dominance on the racks, many critics have argued that the tour’s biggest problem is that it has become too global. According to their perspective, the American fans would feel less connected if their native golfers aren’t consistently topping the leaderboards. In response, Kessler has decided to challenge the narrative, turning heads around.

Former World No. 1 Nelly Korda has lost her title to the Thai golfer Jeeno Thitikul. But LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler is showing no signs of concern, despite the critics showering their takes on the matters. He believes that global reach is a strength and not something t