Mike Davis Tabbed Chair Of World Golf Foundation, World Asks: What's The World Golf Foundation?

It's a collection of older, well-compensated white men who gather and table most if not all of the pressing issues in the game while ensuring their cronies are elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame.

They do, however, have one heck of a museum in St. Augustine that you every golfer must visit.

Anyway,For Immediate Release...

USGA Executive Director Mike Davis Named 2012 World Golf Foundation Chair                                                                                            
 
St. Augustine, FL (January 11, 2012) – Mike Davis, Executive Director of the United States Golf Association (USGA) has been named Chairman of the World Golf Foundation’s Board of Directors for 2012.  Davis succeeds The European Tour’s Chief Executive, George O’Grady, who served as the 2011 Board Chairman.
 
Davis, who was named USGA Executive Director in March, 2011, has been with the Association for over 21 years.  He joined the organization in April 1990 where he served in various capacities in Rules & Competitions, including as U.S. Open Championship Director and later as Senior Director of Rules & Competitions, until being named Executive Director.

“I am both delighted and honored to assume the Chairman’s role for 2012,” said Davis. “The game of golf continues to be presented with challenges and opportunities around the world. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Foundation’s Board and the organization’s talented staff to ensure that the Foundation continues to play a leadership role in fostering the health, growth and development of the game.”

“Mike, with decades of experience organizing and managing national championships, will bring a rich perspective as Chair of our Board,” said Steve Mona, Chief Executive Officer of the World Golf Foundation. “His extensive knowledge and leadership in the golf industry will benefit our mission of supporting the growth of the game worldwide.”
 
In addition to Davis and O’Grady, the other World Golf Foundation Executive Committee members are Jim Armstrong, Executive Director of The Masters Tournament; Peter Dawson, Chief Executive of The R&A; Tim Finchem, Commissioner of the PGA TOUR; Joe Steranka, Chief Executive Officer of the PGA of America; and Michael Whan, Commissioner of the LPGA.

What diversity!