Last Update :3/3/2011

USGA Names Mike Davis as New Executive Director

I am very pleased to share with you the news that Mike Davis is being named the new executive director of the United States Golf Association. Mike becomes the seventh executive director in the 116-year history of our Association, having previously served as senior director of Rules and Competitions since 2005.

Mike succeeds David Fay, who retired on Dec. 31, 2010, after holding the position of executive director for 21 years, during which time he led the Association with passion and true professionalism. As I noted at the time of his retirement, David's contributions to the USGA and to the game were many, and he will surely be missed.

Mike joined the USGA in 1990 as assistant manager of Championship Relations. He was promoted to manager of Championship Relations later that same year and served in that capacity until his promotion to director of Championship Relations in 1995. In 1997, he was promoted to U.S. Open Championship Director, responsible for managing the day-to-day organizational activities for the U.S. Open, our most prestigious championship.

Most recently as senior director of Rules and Competitions since 2005, Mike was charged with conducting the 13 individual national championships and four team championships conducted by the USGA, as well as overseeing the Rules of Golf Department. He was also the staff member responsible for overseeing the golf course setup and Rules conduct of the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and U.S. Amateur Championships. In addition to his championship duties, he has taught Rules of Golf workshops and has officiated annually at non-USGA tournaments, including the Masters, the British Open, The Players Championship and the Presidents Cup.

In two decades of organizing and managing our national championships, Mike has demonstrated creativity and impartiality that will serve him and the organization well in his new position. He has long been a respected member of the USGA staff and our Executive Committee stands united in its support of Mike as our executive director.

Please join me in welcoming Mike to his new role and wishing him every success in the years to come.

Sincerely,

Jim Hyler
USGA President

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