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Jan 17, 2024

U.S. National Development Program Launches Junior State Teams

Seven states will participate in the initial phase beginning in 2024

PINEHURST, N.C. (Jan. 17, 2024) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the creation of a state team pilot program that will expand the pipeline for elite junior golfers into...
Sep 12, 2023

Chris Zambri Named Head Coach of U.S. National Development Program

Former USC and Pepperdine men’s golf coach joins the USGA in a key role

PINEHURST, N.C. (Sept. 12, 2023) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Pepperdine Associate Head Coach Chris Zambri has been named the first head coach in the history...
Sep 6, 2023

U.S. National Development Program Takes First Steps Toward Elevating American Junior Golf

PINEHURST, N.C. (Sept. 6, 2023) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that three players will make history when they compete under the USA flag as part of the U.S. National...
Feb 24, 2023

USGA Launches U.S. National Development Program

In partnership with several leading golf organizations, program will create unified competitive pathways, develop physical and mental skills, and provide financial support for talented juniors

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 24, 2023) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today launched the U.S. National Development Program, creating the country’s first unified pathway to nurture...