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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.
Apr 21, 2026

126th U.S. Amateur Tickets Available; Walk the Fairways with the Game’s Future Stars

World’s best amateurs compete at Merion for first time since 2005; Single-day tickets and five-packs now on sale

Fans have the chance to walk the fairways with the world’s best amateur golfers and future stars of the game as tickets for the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship, scheduled for Aug. 10-16 at...
Apr 20, 2026

Yani Tseng Accepts Special Exemption Into 81st U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally

Former world No. 1, who spent 109 consecutive weeks atop the rankings, returns to the championship for her 13th appearance

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that five-time major champion Yani Tseng has accepted a special exemption into the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally, which will...
Apr 17, 2026

Storylines for Week 1 of U.S. Open Local Qualifying

This is the first part in a weekly series on the path to the 126th U.S. Open Championship, which will be contested at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, in Southampton, N.Y., June 18-21.
Apr 14, 2026

The Lakewood Club, Ekwanok Country Club to Host 2029, 2030 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateurs

Fourth U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur at The Lakewood Club and USGA returns to Ekwanok C.C. for first time since 1914

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced The Lakewood Club in Point Clear, Ala., and Ekwanok Country Club in Manchester, Vt., as the host sites for the 2029 and 2030 U.S. Senior...
Apr 14, 2026

15 Champions Among 10,201 Entries for 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

Second-highest entry total in championship history, just one shy of last year’s record

Defending champion J.J. Spaun and everyone in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking® are among the 10,201 entries that were accepted by the USGA for the 126th U.S. Open Championship at...
Apr 13, 2026

O’Keefe, Talley, Davis Join World No. 1 Kiara Romero on 2026 USA Curtis Cup Team

Farah O’Keefe and Asterisk Talley earn automatic selections via WAGR®, Anna Davis earns committee selection for June’s Match at Bel-Air Country Club

Two new players have secured positions on the 2026 USA Curtis Cup Team through the Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®) as of April 8, while another has been added via the USGA Team...
Apr 2, 2026

11 Past Champions Among 1,897 Entries for 81st U.S. Women's Open Presented by Ally

Eleven past champions and all of the top 25 players in the world are among the 1,897 entries accepted by the USGA for the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally, to be held for the first time...
Mar 9, 2026

Champions Golf Club Awarded Three USGA Championships Through 2040

Houston club to host 2029 U.S Senior Women’s Open, 2034 U.S. Mid-Amateur and 2040 U.S. Senior Open

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Champions Golf Club, in Houston, Texas, will host the 2029 U.S. Senior Women’s Open, 2034 U.S. Mid-Amateur and 2040 U.S. Senior...
Mar 4, 2026

Old Barnwell to Host 2031 U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball

The South Carolina club will host its first USGA championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Old Barnwell, in Aiken, S.C., will host the 2031 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship. “We’re thrilled to bring this...