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USGA renames research program to honour outgoing CEO

USGA renames research program to honour outgoing CEO

To celebrate the legacy of its outgoing CEO, the USGA has renamed its most impactful sustainability initiative as the Mike Davis Program for Advancing Golf Course Management. 10 Jun 2021
USGA names Mike Whan its new chief executive

USGA names Mike Whan its new chief executive

The USGA announced today that Mike Whan will join the organisation this summer as CEO, and will become the eighth top executive in USGA history. 18 Feb 2021
Robert C. Lewis Jr named Bob Jones Award recipient

Robert C. Lewis Jr named Bob Jones Award recipient

Robert C. Lewis Jr, a veteran of six Walker Cup Matches who is renowned for his sportsmanship and integrity, has been named the recipient of the 2021 Bob Jones Award, the United States Golf Association’s highest honour. 10 Feb 2021
USGA CEO Mike Davis announces 2021 departure

USGA CEO Mike Davis announces 2021 departure

The USGA today announced that CEO Mike Davis will leave the organisation by the end of 2021 to pursue a life-long passion for golf course design and construction. 23 Sep 2020
Stu Francis nominated as 66th USGA president

Stu Francis nominated as 66th USGA president

J. Stuart Francis, of Hillsborough, California, has been nominated to serve as the 66th president of the United States Golf Association (USGA). 5 Dec 2019

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