For helping the game grow over the course of 28 years of selfless service. Congratulations to Arizona’s Robin Farran on being named the 2023 recipient of the usga’s Joe Dey Award. More info in our story. Presented annually since 1996, the Joe Dey Award recognizes an individual's meritorious service to the game as a volunteer. It is named for Joseph C. Dey Jr., who served as the USGA's executive director from 1934-69 and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1975.