Press Releases

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Oct 20, 2021

USGA Extends Longtime Support of First Tee to Strengthen Diversity in the Game

USGA IDEA grant program delivers $200K to First Tee chapters in support of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility efforts

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 20, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has distributed $200,000 in grants across 20 First Tee chapters through the inaugural...
Mar 2, 2021

USGA Partners with Sentry Insurance to Support Recreational Golf

Leading Wisconsin-based Insurance Company Becomes USGA's sixth corporate partner

The USGA and Sentry – a recognized leader in business insurance – have formed a five-year corporate partnership to invest more deeply in recreational golf and engage more golfers in...
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Aug 12, 2019

USGA Boosts Its Support of First Tee with $100,000 in Grant Funding

The grants, which have totaled more than $26 million since 1997, will leave a lasting impact on 25 communities delivering First Tee programs in and around USGA championships and Allied Golf Associations

PINEHURST, N.C. (Aug. 12, 2019) – Thanks to a $100,000 donation from the United States Golf Association (USGA), First Tee chapters across the nation are receiving grants to further their efforts...
Jun 10, 2019

USGA Appoints Charlie Pagnam as Chief Philanthropy Officer

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J (June 10, 2019) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has named Charlie Pagnam as its new chief philanthropy officer and executive director of the USGA Foundation. With...
May 23, 2019

USGA Shapes Next Generation of Golf Industry Leaders with 2019 P.J. Boatwright Internship Class

153 Internships Provide a Pathway to Careers in Golf

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 23, 2019) – As part of its continued investment in the game, the United States Golf Association (USGA) is helping to cultivate the next generation of golf industry...
May 21, 2019

Marvel and USGA Team Up to Create Comic Book for Junior Golfers

New collaboration unites the Marvel Universe with the USGA

The United States Golf Association (USGA) is joining forces with Marvel Entertainment to create exclusive golf education products to engage junior golfers on the essential elements to learning the...
Mar 22, 2019

USGA Expands Player Relations Capabilities in Naming Longtime PGA Tour Player Jason Gore as Senior Director

Four-Time U.S. Open Competitor, 1997 Walker Cup Team Member Will Lead Player Relations Team, Engaging with Elite Amateur and Professional Players Across the Game

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Mar. 22, 2019) – Following an extensive search, the USGA has appointed longtime PGA Tour player and four-time U.S. Open competitor Jason Gore as its first senior director,...
Mar 4, 2019

Registration Now Open For Drive, Chip And Putt Qualifiers

Parents Can Register Their Junior Golfers, Get More Information at DriveChipandPutt.com

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The USGA, PGA of America and the Masters Tournament announced that qualifying registration for Drive, Chip and Putt is now officially open on DriveChipandPutt.com. This...
Feb 25, 2019

Golfer Experience Takes Center Stage at USGA Innovation Symposium, in Partnership with Cisco

Experts from around the world will present technology, research, case studies and insights to help golf facilities better engage golfers and operate more efficiently

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 25, 2019) – The USGA will host speakers from 10 countries at the 5th Golf Innovation Symposium, in partnership with Cisco, the official technology partner of the USGA....
Feb 4, 2019

Japanese Sports Champions to Deliver Keynote at Fifth USGA Innovation Symposium

PGA Tour winner and Olympic gold medalist will explore Symposium themes of experience, access and participation

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 4, 2019) – Demonstrating a continued commitment to support the game around the world and inspire future generations of golfers, the USGA will welcome champion golfer...