ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A meeting last week of more than a dozen players has resulted in a letter sent to the LPGA Tour’s board urging that Commissioner Carolyn Bivens resign, according to a published report.
Golfweek Magazine reported Monday that key players stated in the letter that the LPGA Tour’s woes cannot be blamed on a poor economy, and they said the tour should find a new leader to rebuild relationships with longtime sponsors.
Among those at the meeting last week in Toledo, Ohio, were Lorena Ochoa, Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr and Morgan Pressel, among the most prominent players in women’s golf.
Golfweek said players in favor of Bivens’ resignation attached their names, although it didn’t say how many signed it. Bivens is a member of the board, which has received the letter.
LPGA Tour spokesman David Higdon said Bivens would not be available to comment.
“This week we are focused on the U.S. Open and it’s not an appropriate time to discuss internal LPGA matters,” Higdon said. “We all care deeply about the tour and are working hard for its long-term success.”
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