Gene Yasuda and Beth Ann Baldry of Golfweek are reporting that the LPGA's new leadership is reaching out to tournaments in an effort to preserve the tour's shrinking schedule...
Many event organizers have complained that they can’t afford higher
fees, especially when they are struggling with declining revenue during
a recession. But the issue was non-negotiable for former commissioner
Carolyn Bivens, who insisted tournaments needed to pay their fair share
of staging costs.
There have been a number of highly critical articles about Bivens--and I've wondered all along where she has been during this mess. Doesn't she want to speak up?
Writers are getting plenty of reliable information for their Bivens stories including quotes from tournament sponsors and players. They are also dwelling on their own experiences with the commissioner and her lack of availability.
Bivens might be keeping quiet for a reason. But it would be nice to hear the other side of the story.
