Denny Davenport Receives IAGA Distinguished Service Award

Davenport is recognized as among the most respected administrators in amateur golf. His career began with the Chicago District Golf Association as an Assistant Executive Director and was promoted to Executive Director of the CDGA in 1977. From 1996-2004, Davenport served as Executive Director of the Northern California Golf Association. His involvement extends beyond state and regional association administration as he served on the IAGA Board of Directors for five years and was elected President in 1984. Moreover, Davenport served on the IAGA Green Committee and four major USGA committees. During this time he was presented with a Meritorious Service Award as a member of the Turf Research Advisory Board for the Chicago District Golf Foundation in 1996.