Carolyn Bivens

A local official of the now-departed LPGA State Farm Classic remembered then-LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens, during one of the Classic's many uncertain times back in 2006, offering Springfield a chance to host a Legends Tour event instead. The Legends ...  

In 2008, Carolyn Bivens, then LPGA commissioner, issued an ultimatum to the 121 international players with LPGA cards: Speak English, or else. It was a knee-jerk reaction to the perceived problem of too many foreigners on tour, in particular South Koreans, and their inability to interact with U.S. fans and media. Under the proposed mandate -- it was quickly rescinded after it met with a maelstrom of...