Over the past eight years, The USGA and The R&A have raised concern about distance increases and the long-term consequences of failing to address this consistent trend. Through a series of formal...

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that two additional players have earned full exemptions into the 126th U.S. Open Championship, to be contested June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, bringing the number of fully exempt players to 88. Additionally, five alternates from final qualifying were added to complete the 156-player field.

This is the 126th U.S. Open Championship and the 21st U.S. Open contested in New York. The Empire State has hosted 76 USGA championships overall.

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (June 11, 2026) – Continuing its mission to inspire and develop tomorrow’s leaders in golf and sports, the United States Golf Association has selected 25 undergraduate and...

Ten sites across North America – nine in the United States and one in Canada – hosted Golf’s Longest Day on Monday, June 8. A total of 679 golfers competed for 43 spots and a tee time at the...

In collaboration with the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County, New York State and MTA Long Island Rail Road, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has developed a comprehensive parking and...