Governance
USA GOLF Board of Directors #
JOHN BODENHAMER #
2011-Present #
Mr. Bodenhamer is Senior Managing Director, Rules, Competitions & Amateur Status for the United States Golf Association. Mr. Bodenhamer oversees the conduct of the USGA’s national championships. He has served in a variety of administrative capacities in the golf industry. As a representative of the USGA, Mr. Bodenhamer will provide USA GOLF with expertise in both rules and competition.
JASON GORE (Co-Chair) #
2024-Present #
PGA TOUR professional Jason Gore currently serves as EVP & Chief Player Officer for the PGA TOUR. In this role, he serves as a player advocate to strengthen the PGA TOUR’s relationships with its membership and be a key adviser to PGA TOUR leadership on long-range, player-focused strategies. Prior to joining the PGA TOUR, Jason served as Managing Director, Player Relations for the USGA. Throughout his professional golf career, he has competed in a number of major championships, PGA TOUR events, and international events. He also was previously elected to the PGA TOUR’s Players’ Advisory Council. His combined experience as a professional golfer, player representative, and golf executive provides USA GOLF with a unique skillset.
KERRY HAIGH #
2011-Present #
Mr. Haigh is Managing Director of Championships and Business Development for the PGA of America where he is responsible for the overall operation, administration, golf course set-up and success or otherwise of the PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship, Ryder Cup and Grand Slam of Golf. His other responsibilities include the managing of over 20 other PGA Club Professional, amateur and junior tournaments for the PGA of America throughout the year. The PGA of America is a membership organization of golf club and teaching professionals throughout the country. Mr. Haigh’s extensive involvement with championship golf at the grassroots level provides USA GOLF with direct exposure to golfers of every level.
RICKI LASKY (Co-Chair)
2022-Present #
Ricki Lasky is the Chief Tour Business and Operations Officer for the LPGA. Prior to joining the LPGA in 2012, Ricki worked in sports marketing and on various U.S Open tournaments throughout North Carolina. She loves working for the LPGA as she knows she's making a real difference for women and girls in the game of golf.
TY VOTAW (Independent Director) #
2024 - Present #
Ty Votaw has served in prominent and transformational positions within the golf industry throughout his career. Mr. Votaw served as Executive Vice President, International, prior to his 2022 retirement from the PGA TOUR. During his tenure at the PGA TOUR, Mr. Votaw oversaw all aspects of the PGA TOUR’s strategy as a global tour. Mr. Votaw was also an advocate for golf’s inclusion in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, and served as the Executive Director for the International Golf Federation. Prior to joining the PGA TOUR, Mr. Votaw served as the Commissioner of the LPGA Tour from 1999-2005. Mr. Votaw’s extensive involvement with, knowledge of and global perspective of the golf industry provides USA Golf with a unique skillset and expertise.
STACY LEWIS (Athlete Rep) #
2025-Present #
Stacy Lewis was a 4-time All-American at University of Arkansas from 2005-2008, where she won 12 collegiate events. Lewis was also the 2005 SEC Freshman of the Year and the 2007 NCAA Division 1 National Champion. She joined the LPGA Tour in 2009, and has won two major titles - the Kraft Nabisco Championship (now the Chevron Championship) in 2011 and the Women’s British Open in 2013 - in addition to 13 LPGA Tour wins. Throughout her career, she has earned over 100 top-10 finishes. Lewis has been part of the Solheim Cup as both a player (4x) and a captain (2x), and represented USA at the 2016 Rio Olympic games, and currently serves as a Player Director on the LPGA Board of Directors.
PETER MALNATI (Athlete Rep) #
2025-Present #
Peter Malnati played at the University of Missouri and turned professional in 2009. After turning professional, Malnati played on the Web.com Tour, where he won 2 tournaments. He joined the PGA TOUR in 2014, and has won 2 titles – the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship and the 2024 Valspar Championship. Throughout his PGA TOUR career, Malnati has tallied 13 top-10 finishes. Malnati currently serves as a Player Director on the PGA TOUR Policy Board and the PGA TOUR Enterprises Board. Peter is married to Alicia, and they have two sons, Hatcher and Dash.
USA GOLF Officers #
Executive Director: Andy Levinson, Executive Director, PGA TOUR
Secretary/Treasurer: Amanda Thomas, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, PGA TOUR