Barbara Angela Douglas, the first minority chair of the United States Golf Association's Women's Committee, succumbed to cancer at the age of 69 on January 27, 2012, in Glendale, AZ.

The LPGA’s fans have asked… and the players have answered. The Tour today released four new spots as part of the highly successful “See Why It’s Different Out Here” marketing campaign that first launched in 2011. The 30-second spots, which are available at LPGA.com and will also be seen on Golf Channel, the LPGA’s international television partners, and local tournament markets throughout the 2012 season, feature 12 of the LPGA’s top stars.

The Antigua Group, Inc.—one of the nation’s leading designers and marketers of lifestyle apparel under the distinguished Antigua and Slazenger brands has announced it’s Tour Team for year 2012.

Eighteen-time LPGA winner and nine-time Solheim Cup participant Meg Mallon was introduced as Captain of the 2013 U.S. squad at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando on Jan. 26. The four-time major champion was humbled by the honor and said she will take the role very seriously as the U.S. Team attempts to win back the cup from the European Team, Aug. 16-18, at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colo. Former LPGA media relations coordinator and 2013 Solheim Cup PR Manager Neal Reid caught up with Mallon to get her thoughts on her selection.