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THE R&A AND USGA ANNOUNCE DECISION TO REVISE GOLF-BALL TESTING CONDITIONS BEGINNING IN 2028

DEC 6, 2023

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SEPT 21, 2023

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SEPT 14, 2023

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SEPT 28, 2023

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SEPT 6, 2023

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Distance Proposal Includes Model Local Rule for Elite Competitions

MAR 14, 2023

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Dec 6, 2024

USGA Releases 2024 U.S. Open Economic Impact following Golf House Pinehurst Opening

VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. (Dec. 6, 2024) - The USGA reports that the 2024 U.S. Open Championship delivered $242.5 million in economic impact to the state of North Carolina, capping an...

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Dec 4, 2024

USGA Announces New Competitive Fairness Gender Policy

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 4, 2024) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has introduced a new Competitive Fairness Gender Policy, set to take effect for the 2025 championship season. The...

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Nov 25, 2024

2025 USGA Executive Committee Nominations Announced

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Nov. 25, 2024) – The USGA Nominating Committee has released its 2025 Executive Committee slate, which is again led by Fred Perpall of Dallas, Texas, who will be serving his...

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