"In this role, I've had the privilege of working alongside a remarkable community of athletes, teachers, partners, tournament operators, industry colleagues, media, fans, volunteers, and staff who share a deep commitment to growing the LPGA and using the organization's unique platform to empower and advance women and girls," Marcoux Samaan said in a statement.
"I am proud of the unprecedented growth the LPGA has enjoyed since I began my tenure. The strategy we have built for growth and impact along with the infrastructure we have added to capitalize on the tremendous opportunity ahead will serve the LPGA well in the coming decades."
During Marcoux Samaan's tenure as the ninth LPGA commissioner, the tour's prize fund increased by more than 90% and the average earnings for the top 100 golfers increased from about $570,000 in 2021 to more than $1 million this past season.
Thanks to the popularity of world No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda and others, the LPGA achieved record TV audiences this past season.
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