Tag: Mike Davis

Mike Whan in overdrive as new USGA CEO

Posted on Nov 17, 2021

And now let’s talk about Mike Whan, the new CEO of the United States Golf Association. But we better talk fast, because Whan moves – and talks – fast. Do not give this man caffeine, or any other stimulants. He…

Research Confirms Environmental Value of Golf Courses

By WA Golf Site Admin

Posted on Oct 15, 2020

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Oct. 15, 2020) – Through funding provided by the United States Golf Association (USGA), researchers at the University of Minnesota and Michigan State University have reached a key milestone in the most comprehensive study ever conducted on the environmental impact that golf courses have on their communities. (more…)

USGA CEO Mike Davis Announces Departure in 2021

By WA Golf Site Admin

Posted on Sep 22, 2020

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Sept. 22, 2020) – The USGA today announced that CEO Mike Davis will leave the organization by the end of 2021 to pursue a life-long passion for golf course design and construction. (more…)

USGA Announces $1.9M in Golf Course Sustainability Research Grants for 2020

By WA Golf Site Admin

Posted on Feb 25, 2020

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 25, 2020) – Continuing its 100-year commitment to providing scientific innovations for the golf industry, the USGA will fund 73 separate research grants totaling nearly $2 million in 2020 as part of its annual investment in…

USGA and R&A Release Key Findings on Impacts of Distance in Golf

By WA Golf Site Admin

Posted on Feb 4, 2020

The USGA and The R&A have issued the Distance Insights Report, which provides comprehensive research and analysis on the contributors to, and long-term impacts of, hitting distance in golf. (more…)

WSGA Interns Attend Boatwright Summit at USGA Headquarters

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Posted on May 23, 2019

As part of its continued investment in the game, the United States Golf Association (USGA) is helping to cultivate the next generation of golf industry talent (more…)