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May 22, 2026

Trackman Joins USNDP as Industry Supporter

Official launch monitor and simulator of the U.S. National Development Program

The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced today that Trackman is the official launch monitor and simulator of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP).
May 12, 2026

USGA Announces 2026 USNDP Grant Funding

124 athletes and their families receive financial assistance in third year of USNDP Grant Program

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced its 2026 U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) Grant Program athletes. In total, 124 athletes representing 32 states and ranging in age from 13-18 will receive more than $1.1 million in financial assistance. California has the most athletes with 26, followed by Florida with 11 and Texas with nine.
Apr 22, 2026

U.S. National Development Program Announces First Young Professional Program

First roster features Zoe Antoinette Campos, 23, and Gianna Clemente, 18

The USGA has announced the 2026 Young Professional Program roster, featuring Gianna Clemente and Zoe Antoinette Campos.
Mar 2, 2026

U.S. National Development Program Announces 2026 Elite Amateur Program Roster

The USGA has announced the roster for the 2026 Elite Amateur Program, a pillar of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) that was established in 2023 to create a unified pathway designed to...
Feb 26, 2026

Augusta National, Masters Tournament Charities Commit $1.5 Million to USNDP's State Junior Teams

The USGA today announced that Augusta National Golf Club and Masters Tournament Charities have committed $1.5 million over three years to support the expansion of the State Junior Team component of the U.S. National Development Program.
Jan 13, 2026

SentryWorld to Host 2028 U.S. Senior Women's Open, 2034 U.S. Senior Open

SentryWorld, and its world-famous Flower Hole, has been chosen to host two senior USGA championships in 2028 and 2034

SentryWorld has been chosen to host two senior USGA championships in 2028 and 2034.
Jan 12, 2026

2 USNDP Members Post Top-10 Finishes in Argentina

Emerie Schartz, of Wichita, Kan., and Jude Lee, of Walnut, Calif., posted top-10 finishes at the 2026 South American Amateur Open that concluded on Sunday in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Emerie Schartz, of Wichita, Kan., and Jude Lee, of Walnut, Calif., posted top-10 finishes at the 2026 South American Amateur Open that concluded on Sunday in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Jan 8, 2026

4 USNDP Members Competing in South American Amateur Open

Four members of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) have traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to compete in this week’s 20th South American Amateur Open.

Four members of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) have traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to compete in this week’s 20th South American Amateur Open. The competition runs Thursday through Sunday.
Dec 18, 2025

USGA Celebrates a Milestone Year Advancing the Game “For the Good of the Game”

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 18, 2025) – As the USGA celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Members Program today, the organization is marking a year of significant progress toward its mission to...
Dec 17, 2025

USGA Announces 2026 U.S. National Junior Team

Third roster marks the program’s largest class to date, with 24 athletes representing the nation’s top juniors

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the roster for the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team, a pillar of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) that was established in 2023 to create a unified pathway designed to nurture the potential of America’s top players.