By Golfweek |
September 22, 2020 2:01 pm
Since the 1990s, Mike Davis has been an icon in the world of golf. He has worked tirelessly at the United States Golf Association to mold and grow the sport at every level, from everyday amateur competitions to major championships and the rules that underpin them all.
Davis served as USGA executive director since March 2011 and was named Chief Executive Officer in 2016. Davis is also a board member of the International Golf Federation, the World Golf Foundation and the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Davis announced Tuesday that he will retire from his role as USGA CEO, effective at the end of 2021.
Check out these photos of him throughout the years as his role at the USGA has continued to evolve and grow.
United States Golf association president Thomas O’Toole Jr. and executive director Mike Davis the winner of the 2014 Bob Jones at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club. (Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)
USGA CEO Mike Davis meets with participants from the Sand Hills Chapter of The First Tee following the announcement of a new grant at the 2019 U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst Resort. (USGA/Michael Reaves)
USGA executive director Mike Davis and Brooks Koepka on the eighteenth green for the U.S. Open trophy presentation at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)
Mike Davis, Executive Director/CEO of the USGA, speaks with Diana M. Murphy, USGA President, during a press conference ahead of the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin. (USGA/Matt Sullivan)
President, Thomas O’Toole, Jr. walks with Mike Davis, Executive Director of the USGA, during the third round of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.
Donald Trump, left, and USGA executive director Mike Davis (File)
Michelle Wie talks to USGA Executive Director Mike Davis and fellow LPGA player Jessica Korda while preparing for the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open at Pinehurst No. 2 by walking the course during the final round of the men’s championship. (File)
(L-R): Tom O’Toole Jr., Mike Davis and Greg Norman at 2015 U.S. Open media day at Chambers Bay.
Dustin Johnson with USGA’s Mike Davis during the 2015 U.S. Open. (File)
U.S. Golf Association CEO Mike Davis and Brooks Koepka of the United States during the trophy ceremony after the final round of the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Mike Davis, executive director of the USGA, presents course president Eric Trump with a framed scroll during the trophy ceremony after the final round of the U.S. Women’s Open on July 16, 2017 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Elsa/Getty Images)
Mike Davis, Executive Director of the USGA and Henrik Stenson during a practice round for the 144th Open Championship at The Old Course. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Billy Payne, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and Masters Tournament, Peter Dawson, Chief Executive The R&A and Mike Davis, Executive Director United States Golf Association, pose with the trophies during the Latin America Amateur Championship Initiatives at Sheraton Park Tower on January 21, 2014 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Amilcar Orfali/Getty Images)
Mike Davis of the USGA grabs a fan who disrupted the trophy presentation as Webb Simpson and Bob Costas look on after the final round of the 2012 U.S. Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, California. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Chief Executive of the R&A Peter Dawson, European 2010 Ryder Cup Winning Team Captain Colin Montgomerie, Walker Cup winning Captain Nigel Edwards and USGA Executive Director Mike Davis pose with trophies prior to the 2012 BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
