Former LET Chairman Karen Lunn Steps into Executive Director Post at ALPG

Former Ladies European Tour (LET) Chairman Karen Lunn has retired from competitive professional golf and will move into the Executive Director role at the Australian Ladies’ Professional Golf Tour (ALPG).

Lunn joined the Tour in 1985 and amassed 14 tournament victories over a 29-year career, order including the 1993 Women’s British Open.

She has stepped down from her Chairman position with immediate effect and will start in her new position on September 9. 

“I am extremely honoured to have been offered the role of Executive Director of the ALPG tour in Australia which I have accepted, cough ” said Lunn.

“I can’t think of a more appropriate time to leave after having the pleasure of being in Colorado last week to witness Lotta Neumann’s European team’s historic win. Congratulations to Lotta, Carin, Annika and the entire European Team.”

LET CEO Ivan Peter Khodabakhsh thanked Lunn for her continued support in his new position.

Invaluable support

“As the new chief executive of the LET I have had the full support of Karen at all times and her advice has been invaluable for me,” commented Khodabakhsh.

“I understand that Karen is ready to open a new chapter in her professional life and I wish her the very best. I look forward to staying in touch with her.”

Lunn was appointed Chairman of the Ladies European Tour in 2004 and was integral in overseeing the tour’s growth from 15 tournaments in 10 countries to 23 tournaments in 2013, offering playing opportunities in 18 different countries all over the world.

Helena Alterby Nordstrom will be promoted from Vice Chairman of the LET to the now vacant Chairman position.

Commenting on her own appointment, Nordstrom said: “It is an honour to have been given this great assignment. I will do my very best to continue the excellent work former chairman Karen Lunn has made through the years to grow the Ladies European Tour stronger.”