Power Games
JOHN GARRITY
March 14, 2011
Mike Davis's rise to the top of the USGA gives him a lot of clout, but who swings the biggest stick in the world of golf? We put the question to our SI Golf Group experts, who awarded 10 points for first, nine for second, etc.
9. PETER DAWSON, 62, R&A CEO, 18:
Everyone says the growth of the game will come in South America and Asia, and the Royal & Ancient governs the game everywhere outside the U.S. and Mexico. Look for the R&A to flex its muscles as the Olympics approach.
10. MARK KING, 51, TaylorMade CEO, 15:
King long ago saw the need to dominate the driver market, a move that has propelled the clubmaker to the top of an extremely competitive industry.