Legends of the Links

Joseph C. Dey

Joseph C. Dey Jr. was a pivotal figure in American golf, shaping the sport’s modern administration and rules. Born in 1907, he served as executive director of the United States Golf Association from 1934 to 1968, where he helped standardize the Rules of Golf and expand national championships. In 1969 he became the first commissioner of the PGA Tour. In 1974 he originated The Players Championship. Dey was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame and left a lasting legacy in golf governance.