Keith Pelley, the chief executive of the European Tour group, has been elected as the new chairman of the International Golf Federation (IGF). Pelley will serve as chairman of the IGF from 2023-2027, while World Golf Hall of Fame Member Annika Sörenstam, the ten-time Major Champion and host of the Volvo Cars Scandinavian Mixed, was also re-elected as IGF president.
The IGF was founded in 1958 and is the recognised International Federation within the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
Pelley said: “I am very honoured to accept this important and prestigious role and I look forward to working with Annika and Antony Scanlon, the IGF’s executive director, as well as the individual member Federations and Tours, to continue to develop our sport globally.
“I have always said that I believe golf is the most inclusive of all sports and the IGF, through its relationships with these member organisations and the Olympic and Paralympic Movement, undoubtedly has an important part to play in promoting this internationally and showcasing golf as a sport for all.”
Antony Scanlon, executive director of the IGF, said: “We are grateful for the leadership of Keith Pelley and Annika Sörenstam as we continue to encourage the international development of the sport of golf.
“As two prominent members in the international golf landscape, Keith and Annika will bring extensive experience and knowledge to our overall strategy and we are thrilled to have them in these key roles. I also want to thank PGA TOUR commissioner Jay Monahan for his tenure as the IGF chairman and we’re delighted to have him continue on the Board moving forward.”
