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...
Oct 12, 2021

USGA and R&A Announce Model Local Rule for Club Length

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (Oct. 12, 2021) – The USGA and The R&A have announced that a new Model Local Rule (MLR G-10) will be available beginning on January 1, 2022 to...
Sep 21, 2021

USGA Announces Tee Times for 40th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

SIASCONSET, Mass. (Sept. 21, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 40th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, Saturday (Sept. 25)...
Sep 21, 2021

USGA Opens Bob Jones Room at Atlanta’s Bobby Jones Golf Course

Permanent exhibit celebrates nine-time USGA champion’s character, competitive career and contributions to the game

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Sept. 21, 2021) – As part of the USGA’s continued investment to inspire golfers through history, the USGA Golf Museum and Library has opened the Bob Jones Room in the...
Sep 21, 2021

USGA Announces Tee Times for 34th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship

BLUFFTON, S.C. (Sept. 21, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 34th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship on Saturday,...
Sep 7, 2021

USGA Announces Tee Times for 59th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship

POINT CLEAR, Ala. (Sept. 7, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 59th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship on Friday,...
Aug 30, 2021

Sarah Ingram to Return as USA Curtis Cup Captain in 2022

Ingram, a three-time U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur champion, captained the team to its second consecutive victory last week in Wales

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Aug. 30, 2021) - Sarah LeBrun Ingram, of Nashville, Tenn., will return as captain of the USA Team for the 2022 Curtis Cup Match at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., June...
Aug 18, 2021

Keita Nakajima Wins Mark H. McCormack Medal as World’s Leading Men’s Amateur Golfer

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (Aug. 18, 2021) - Keita Nakajima, of Japan, has won the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading men’s player in the 2021 World Amateur Golf...
Aug 11, 2021

Jon Podany Named USGA Chief Commercial Officer

Seasoned executive brings extensive experience in business development, television and brand management, as well as a proven track record of success with USGA CEO Mike Whan

The USGA announced today that Jon Podany will join the Association as its new Chief Commercial Officer, starting September 1. Podany brings to the USGA an extensive background in sports spanning...
Aug 11, 2021

USGA Announces Long-term Relationships with Oakmont Country Club and Merion Golf Club

Venerable Pennsylvania courses to welcome 10 more U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships; Oakmont named second U.S. Open anchor site

As part of its commitment to stage golf’s greatest championships at the nation’s most iconic venues, the USGA has awarded five more U.S. Open Championships and four U.S. Women’s Open...