Press Releases

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May 17, 2021

USGA Announces Tee Times for 6th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (May 17, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 6th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship, Saturday...
May 14, 2021

USGA Announces Special Exemption for Phil Mickelson into the 121st U.S. Open Championship

Five-time major winner to play in his 30th U.S. Open

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 14, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Phil Mickelson has received a special exemption into the 121st U.S. Open Championship, which...
May 13, 2021

12 Past Champions Scheduled to Compete in 41st U.S. Senior Open in Omaha

Nearly 3,000 entries filed for July 8-11 championship; Olazabal accepts special exemption

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 13, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that it has accepted 2,999 entries for the 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship, scheduled for July...
May 12, 2021

Annika Sorenstam to Compete in Her First U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship

72-time LPGA Tour winner enters 3rd U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Brooklawn Country Club

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 12, 2021) – Three-time U.S. Women’s Open champion Annika Sorenstam has filed an entry as a fully exempt player for the 3rd U.S. Women’s Senior Open Championship,...
May 10, 2021

USGA Announces Special Exemption for Cristie Kerr into the 76th U.S. Women’s Open

USGA Announces Special Exemption for Cristie Kerr into the 76th U.S. Women’s Open

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 10, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that 2007 U.S. Women’s Open champion Cristie Kerr has accepted a special exemption into the 76th...
May 7, 2021

Walker Cup: Joint Statement from the USGA and The R&A

Juno Beach, Fla. - The following is a joint statement issued by the USGA and The R&A regarding an ongoing medical issue at the 48th Walker Cup Match at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Fla....
May 3, 2021

USGA Announces Special Exemption for Paula Creamer into the 76th U.S. Women’s Open Championship

2010 Champion Joins 11 Other Champions at The Olympic Club in June

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 3, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that 2010 U.S. Women’s Open Champion Paula Creamer has received a special exemption into the 76th...
Apr 22, 2021

Bryson DeChambeau among 9 champions exempt for 121st U.S. Open at Torrey Pines

USGA adds final qualifying site at Long Cove Club, on Hilton Head Island, S.C., on June 7

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 22, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has accepted a total of 9,069 entries for the 121st U.S. Open Championship on the South Course at Torrey Pines...
Apr 20, 2021

USGA and National Alliance for Accessible Golf Provide Support for Amy Bockerstette’s I Got This Foundation

Grant will support continuing efforts to create a more welcoming and accessible game

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 20, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) and the National Alliance for Accessible Golf (National Alliance) have provided a $12,500 grant to the I Got...
Apr 20, 2021

Newport Country Club Will Host 2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship

Historic Rhode Island club will host its first U.S. Senior Open and first USGA championship since 2006

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 20, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Newport (R.I.) Country Club will host the 44th U.S. Senior Open Championship. The historic...