“Golf: Mike Davis named new USGA executive director” plus 2 more |
- Golf: Mike Davis named new USGA executive director
- Golf cart bills move through General Assembly
- Scottsdale golf fundraiser to raise money for African orphans
| Golf: Mike Davis named new USGA executive director Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:31 AM PST FAR HILLS, N.J. — The United States Golf Association (USGA) has named Mike Davis as the organization's new executive director. Davis becomes the seventh executive director in the 116-year history of the Association, after serving as senior director of Rules and Competitions since 2005. Davis succeeds David Fay, who retired on Dec. 31, 2010, after holding the position for 21 years, concluding a 32-year tenure with the USGA. "I am humbled and extremely grateful to the United States Golf Association for the trust and confidence it has placed in me as the executive director," said Davis, who assumes his new responsibilities effective immediately. "I am passionate about the USGA and its mission. The work of the Association is done by thousands of volunteers and hundreds of staff, whose collective efforts truly help better the game that so many of us love." Davis, 46, joined the USGA in April 1990 as assistant manager of Championship Relations. He was promoted to manager of Championship Relations in December 1990 and served in that capacity until his promotion to director of Championship Relations in October 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. He assumed responsibilities as senior director of Rules and Competitions in 2005. As senior director of Rules and Competitions, Davis 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 the golf course setup and Rules conduct of the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, and U.S. Amateur Championships. During that time, Davis also supervised the Walker Cup Match when it was contested in the United States. 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. "Mike Davis is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced administrators in the golf industry today and will be an ideal steward of the game as the USGA's new executive director," said USGA President Jim Hyler. "In two decades of organizing and managing all our national championships, Mike has demonstrated creativity and impartiality that will serve him and the organization well in his new position. This was a comprehensive and thoughtful search process and Mike's candidacy stood out. 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." The Executive Director is the senior staff member of the USGA, responsible for managing all aspects of the Association's day-to-day operations. In this role, the Executive Director oversees the core functions, essential programs, and human and financial resources of the Association to further its stated mission. The Executive Director reports to the President/CEO of the USGA. Working together with the President and Executive Committee, the Executive Director provides overall strategic guidance for the Association. With the President, the Executive Director is the lead spokesperson for the Association with internal stakeholders and external constituencies. The Executive Director represents the Association's interests within the golf community, with courses and clubs, state and regional golf associations, the media and with national and international golf organizations. Introduced to golf at age 8 by his father, Davis played competitively as a junior and in college. He was the 1982 Pennsylvania State Junior champion and competed on the Georgia Southern University golf team. He has also played in several prominent national amateur tournaments. Davis holds a business degree (BBA) from Georgia Southern University (1987). A native of Chambersburg, Pa., Davis is married to Cece and they have one son named Grant. They reside in Pittstown, N.J. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Golf cart bills move through General Assembly Posted: 02 Mar 2011 09:12 AM PST RICHMOND – Golf carts aren't just for carrying golfers and their clubs down fairways. In towns such as Colonial Beach, the vehicles carry residents and tourists down public roadways as well. The motorized carts are a form of alternative transportation for short distances – and can be more fuel-efficient and cheaper to maintain than automobiles. Under two bills making their way through the General Assembly, more golf carts soon could be tooling along public roads in Virginia. Last week, the Senate unanimously approved HB 1972, which would allow the state Department of Conservation & Recreation to drive golf carts and utility vehicles on state roads inside and immediately adjacent to state parks. The bill restricts the vehicles to roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less. Delegate Roxann Robinson (R-Chesterfield) sponsored the bill. It had previously cleared the House, 98-1.Robinson said the bill would help the DCR operate more efficiently. HB 1972 "will simply downsize the vehicle they will use to perform their job within state parks," she said. That is not the only golf cart-related legislation on the move. Last week, the House of Delegates voted 98-0 in favor of SB 871, which would clarify when golf carts and utility vehicles may cross highways in Colonial Beach, a town of about 3,500 residents in Westmoreland County in Virginia's Northern Neck. SB 871 was sponsored by Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Montross). He represents Westmoreland County and eight other localities. Under existing law, golf carts and utility vehicles may be operated only on designated public highways where the posted speed limit is 25 mph or less, and they may cross a highway at an intersection controlled by a traffic light only if the highway has a posted speed limit of no more than 35 mph. Stuart's bill would remove the 35 mph restriction for golf carts and utility vehicles crossing roadways in Colonial Beach. Instead, in Colonial Beach, such vehicles could cross any highway at an intersection marked with a golf cart crossing sign posted by the Virginia Department of Transportation. In January, the Senate also had unanimously approved SB 871. The House action now sends the bill to Gov. Bob McDonnell to be signed into law. Colonial Beach is a golf cart community, according to its Chamber of Commerce. Residents and visitors often drive the motorized vehicles on public roads as well as on the boardwalk along the Potomac River. People can rent golf carts and low-speed vehicles to get around town. "The carts are 'dressed up' and seen everywhere," the chamber's website says. The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the view of vagazette.com. Profanity and personal attacks are prohibited, Posts that contain such will be removed. Repeat offenders may be barred from posting comments. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Scottsdale golf fundraiser to raise money for African orphans Posted: 02 Mar 2011 07:29 AM PST by Eugene Scott - Mar. 2, 2011 08:22 AM Organizers of the RR Donnelly Ladies Professional Golf Association Founders Cup are partnering with Hall of Fame golfer Betsy King to raise money for African orphans. King, a Scottsdale resident, is hosting Homes For Hope, a golf tournament March 14 combining professionals and amateurs, that will benefit Golf Fore Africa. King started the non-profit in early 2007, following a trip to African countries, where she saw the plight of orphans who had lost their parents to AIDS and other vulnerable children. Since then, the organization has raised more than $1.2 million. This is the fourth year King has held a local fundraiser for Golf Fore Hope. "This year we're excited because this year, it's a very affordable day, and we also have some giveaways," she said. "It's less than what you pay at Troon North (Golf Club), and they don't include lunch, and you have the opportunity to meet a number of pros." Homes for Hope is the same week as the Founders Cup and will be held at the Golf Club Scottsdale, 29001 N. 122nd St. King's fundraiser was scheduled before the Founders Cup, but LPGA officials decided to include a pass to the Founders Cup with each Homes for Hope registration. Individuals participating in Homes for Hope will have the chance to play with at least five professional golfers who will compete later in the week at the Founders Cup. "The women playing at Homes of Hope and the Founders Cup that week are Stacy Lewis, Amanda Blumenherst, Paige Mackenzie, Katherine Hull and Louise Friberg," King said. Registrants will be placed on a four-person team. "We hope to have 25 foursomes. You play half your hole with a pro and then they drop back and play with another group," King said. Each $250 ticket includes golf, a continental breakfast, lunch, a $20 credit to spend at an African marketplace onsite and a $150 tax-deductible contribution to Golf Fore Africa. Non-golfers also can help the cause. Each $100 ticket includes lunch, a $20 credit at the African marketplace and a $70 tax-deductible contribution to Golf Fore Africa. King was captain of the 2007 Solheim Cup U.S. team that beat Europe. Kelly Hyne, vice president of LPGA properties, was involved in that event and has worked closely with King since. "Having been just a good friend, we wanted to support her initiatives here and we were able to work through that," Hyne said, explaining why Homes For Hope participants were given passes to the Founders Cup. "And likewise, she is supporting our event. You will see signage for the Founders Cup at the Golf Fore Africa fundraiser." King hopes to raise at least $30,000 toward building more than 30 homes in Lesotho for children whose parents have died of AIDS. The orphans usually live with a grandparent or an older sibling, King said. Each home includes an agricultural garden allowing residents to grow their own food as well as produce for sale to generate income. "We're partnering with World Vision and Habitat for Humanity to fund the construction of 45 houses," she said. "We've already built six and it's about $15,000 per house, and we've funded about 15 so far." This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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