- Craig Kessler Tees Off as 10th LPGA Commissioner

As the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) celebrates its 75th anniversary, a new chapter in its storied legacy begins with the appointment of Craig Kessler as the organisation’s 10th Commissioner.

Leadership at the Intersection of Purpose and Performance

Kessler joins the LPGA with a formidable track record across golf, business, and innovation. From shaping growth at Topgolf to steering strategic operations at the PGA of America, his experience bridges executive leadership and a deep love for the game. His most recent role as COO at the PGA of America saw him overseeing a 30,000-member body—experience that will serve him well as he takes the helm of one of the most respected women’s sports organisations in the world.

But this appointment is about more than management. It’s about vision.

Kessler’s stated commitment to elevating women and girls through golf aligns seamlessly with the LPGA’s mission of impact and inclusion. As he steps into the Commissioner role on July 15, he brings with him not just credentials, but a clear intention to “redefine what’s possible.”

A Future-Driven Commissioner for a Trailblazing Tour

The LPGA’s selection process involved tour players, partners, staff, and stakeholders—a collective effort to find a leader ready to drive the sport into its next era. In Kessler, they found a visionary with a track record of transformation and a personal passion for purpose-driven leadership.

John Veihmeyer, Chair of the LPGA Board, summed it up: “Craig is exactly the right leader to drive the LPGA’s next era of growth and impact.”

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As Craig Kessler joins the LPGA during such a milestone year, we celebrate not just a new Commissioner, but a renewed commitment to global growth, inclusivity, and the future of women’s golf.

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