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3 things you need to know about the new changes to the World Handicap System for 2024

DEC 31, 2023

Golf Digest

USGA announces updates to World Handicap System

NOV 08, 2023

Golf Channel

Your golf handicap is about to become more accurate. Here’s how

NOV 8, 2023

GOLF

The handicaps of the world’s best male golfers? We crunched the numbers

JUNE 13, 2023

Golf.com

5 things you *need* to know to understand Handicap Indexes

AUG 09, 2023

Golf.com

Players with official USGA handicaps are on the rise, representing gains in inclusivity and providing a few fun facts

APR 13, 2023

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Jan 23, 2025

Joe Montana and Secretary Condoleezza Rice Named Honorary Co-Chairs of 125th U.S. Amateur

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2025) – Joe Montana, a first-ballot NFL Hall of Famer, and Condoleezza Rice, 66th U.S. Secretary of State, have been named honorary co-chairs of the 2025 U.S....

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Jan 23, 2025

USGA Announces 2025 U.S. National Junior Team and Inaugural U.S. Elite Amateur Program Rosters; 100 Families Awarded Grant Funding

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jan. 23, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the 2025 U.S. National Junior Team roster, the first-ever U.S. Elite Amateur Program roster and...

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Dec 18, 2024

USGA Delivers on Inclusion and Sustainability Efforts in 2024

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 19, 2024) – As 2024 draws to a close, the United States Golf Association (USGA) celebrates advancements made by the USGA Green Section and U.S. National Development...

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