Wie victory gives troubled LPGA Tour unexpected lift
China Daily | Updated: 2009-11-18 08:00
LOS ANGELES: Michelle Wie's breakthrough victory on the LPGA Tour has given the US women's circuit a timely boost after a season of economic struggle.
The Hawaiian's two-shot triumph at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational in Mexico on Sunday came just 18 days after the Tour appointed a new commissioner to rebuild relationships with sponsors and players.
On Oct 28, former marketing executive Michael Whan succeeded Carolyn Bivens, who resigned in July after several LPGA players voiced concerns about the health of the tour.
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