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Jul 7, 2026

Bob Buck Named Inaugural McGraw Family Award Recipient

The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced today that Bob Buck of Bethlehem, Pa., has been named the recipient of its newest honor – the McGraw Family Award – created to recognize an...

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USGA and The R&A announce 2030 Overall Distance Standard update after discussions with the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour on future golf ball testing and distance regulation.

Jun 17, 2026

Joint Statement from the USGA, The R&A, PGA Tour and DP World Tour

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Jun 15, 2026

126th U.S. Open Field Now Complete With 156 Players

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.

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