LPGA

When he moved on from the LPGA, Samaan's regime struggled to maintain momentum.

Players were recently informed that the LPGA's South Korean rights partners have not paid their bills for 2024 or 2025.

Kessler takes over during the LPGA's 75th anniversary and speaks of the need to develop the fanbase while rebuilding a secure financial future.

"If the Solheim Cup is happening, I want to be there for Europe in whatever way I can contribute," said the 37-year-old Englishwoman, who is a seven-time winner on the Ladies European Tour and LPGA.

Former tennis great Serena Williams is co-owner of the Los Angeles team and her involvement prompts consideration over whether TGL missed a trick by not including some of the LPGA's top stars, such as Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko.