Diana Murphy. Picture by USGA
Far Hills, New Jersey, United States:
Diana Murphy has been nominated to serve a second one-year term as the 64th President of the United States Golf Association by the USGA Nominating Committee, as the organisation prepares for its 123rd year of service to the game of golf.
In addition, there are three newly nominated candidates for the 15-member Executive Committee:
Thomas Barkin,
Stephen Beebe and
William Siart. Their collective experience encompasses expertise in strategic planning and non-profit leadership, as well as a passion for environmental sustainability.
If elected at the USGA’s Annual Meeting on February 4, 2017, they will replace retiring members
William Fallon,
Malcolm Holland and
Asuka Nakahara.
“Bill, Asuka and Malcolm have shared their time and experience to help guide the USGA through one of the most pivotal strategic planning periods in our history,” said Murphy. “I have been privileged to work with them and all of the successful professionals with such diverse talents who have advanced the game and the USGA’s leadership of it. Volunteers have always been at the heart of our mission, and we appreciate all they have done and will continue to do.”
The committee also nominated
Mark Newell, a four-year Executive Committee member, as President-elect. The new officer position replaces the role of Vice President eliminated in 2016, and supports succession planning for future association leadership.
Newell, who served as USGA general counsel in 2011-12, currently chairs the USGA Rules of Golf Committee. He has focused significant efforts on a multi-year Rules modernisation project led by the USGA and The R&A and he continues to provide support and leadership toward the development of a world handicap system.
Current officers
Sheila Johnson and
George Still have been nominated to continue their service as secretary and treasurer, respectively.
The eight committee members nominated to continue their service are:
Michael Bailey,
Stuart Francis,
Thomas Hough,
Robert Kain,
Martha Lang,
Gregory Morrison,
Mark Reinemann and
Clifford Shahbaz.
In addition,
Robert Weber has been nominated to serve a second term as USGA general counsel.