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.
After relinquishing his work with U.S. Open course setups last year, 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.
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis, Executive Director of the USGA, looks on during a practice round prior to the…
Mike Davis, Executive Director of the USGA, looks on during a practice round prior to the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 13, 2018 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Peter Dawson, Colin Montgomerie, Nigel Edwards and Mike Davis pose with trophies prior to the 2012…
Peter Dawson, Colin Montgomerie, Nigel Edwards and Mike Davis pose with trophies prior to the 2012 BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis (R) grabs a fan who disrupted the trophy presentation as Webb Simpson and Bob…
Mike Davis (R) grabs a fan who disrupted the trophy presentation as Webb Simpson and Bob Costas look on after the final round of the 112th U.S. Open on June 17, 2012. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Billy Payne, Peter Dawson and Mike Davis, pose with trophies during the Latin America Amateur Championship…
Billy Payne, Peter Dawson and Mike Davis, pose with 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: Through the years
Mike Davis and Henrik Stenson during a practice round for the 144th Open Championship at The…
Mike Davis and Henrik Stenson during a practice round for the 144th Open Championship at The Old Course. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis and Brooks Koepka during the trophy ceremony after the final round of the 2018…
Mike Davis and Brooks Koepka 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: Through the years
Mike Davis addresses the media in a press conference during the practice rounds on Monday of…
Mike Davis addresses the media in a press conference during the practice rounds on Monday of the 2016 U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont CC. (Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis at the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. (Michael Madrid/USA TODAY Sports)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Thomas O'Toole Jr. and Mike Davis greet the winner of the 2014 Bob Jones at Pinehurst…
Thomas O'Toole Jr. and Mike Davis greet the winner of the 2014 Bob Jones at Pinehurst Resort Country Club. (Rob Kinnan/USA TODAY Sports)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis meets with participants from the Sand Hills Chapter of The First Tee at the…
Mike Davis meets with participants from the Sand Hills Chapter of The First Tee at the 2019 U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst Resort. (USGA/Michael Reaves)
Mike Davis: Through the years
From left to right: Mike Davis, Mark Newell, Fred Ridley, Bora Escalada, Lee Styslinger, Ian Pattinson,…
From left to right: Mike Davis, Mark Newell, Fred Ridley, Bora Escalada, Lee Styslinger, Ian Pattinson, Martin Slumbers. (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis and Brooks Koepka arrive on the eighteenth green for the trophy presentation after the…
Mike Davis and Brooks Koepka arrive on the eighteenth green for the trophy presentation after the final round of the U.S. Open. (Brad Penner/USA TODAY) Sports
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis, CEO of the USGA (Getty Images/Sam Greenwood)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis, as Diana M. Murphy, USGA President, looks on during a press conference ahead of…
Mike Davis, as Diana M. Murphy, USGA President, looks on during a press conference ahead of the 2017 U.S. Open on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. (USGA/Matt Sullivan)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis prepares to putt at Pinehurst on the eve of the 2014 U.S. Open. (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis and his team test Pebble's seventh green in advance of the U.S. Open. (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Thomas O'Toole, Jr. walks with Mike Davis, during the third round of the U.S. Open at…
Thomas O'Toole, Jr. walks with Mike Davis, during the third round of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Donald Trump, left, and Mike Davis (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis, shown at a press conference before the 2015 U.S. Open. (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis (left) and Peter Dawson. (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis (left), and Thomas J. O'Toole Jr. (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis said Wednesday roughs and greens at Merion Golf Club have been mown to the…
Mike Davis said Wednesday roughs and greens at Merion Golf Club have been mown to the desired heights for play in this year's U.S. Open. (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Michelle Wie talks to Mike Davis and Jessica Korda while preparing for the 2014 U.S. Women's…
Michelle Wie talks to Mike Davis and Jessica Korda while preparing for the 2014 U.S. Women's Open. (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
(L-R): Tom O'Toole Jr., Mike Davis and Greg Norman at 2015 U.S. Open media day at…
(L-R): Tom O'Toole Jr., Mike Davis and Greg Norman at 2015 U.S. Open media day at Chambers Bay. (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Mike Davis (File)
Mike Davis: Through the years
Dustin Johnson with Mike Davis during the 2016 U.S. Open. (Harry How/Getty Images)
