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Apr 23, 2019

The Lakewood Club to Host 59th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship

The Point Clear, Ala., course will host its third USGA championship in 2020

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 23, 2019) – The USGA today announced that The Lakewood Club, in Point Clear, Ala., will be the host site of the 59th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship. The...
Apr 18, 2019

World’s Best Set To Compete In 74th U.S. Women’s Open Championship

13 champions to take on Country Club of Charleston May 30-June 2

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 18, 2019) – Thirteen past champions and 47 of the top 50 players in the world are among those entered in the 74th U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which will be...
Apr 18, 2019

Erin Hills to Host 2025 U.S. Women’s Open and 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur

The Wisconsin course has previously hosted three USGA championships, including the 2017 U.S. Open, won by Brooks Koepka

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 16, 2019) – Erin Hills, in Erin, Wis., has been selected as the host site for the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open and 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships. The U.S. Women’s...
Apr 11, 2019

Eleven U.S. Women’s Open Champions to Compete in the 2019 U.S. Senior Women’s Open

Field will include 55 exempt players; Sectional Qualifying begins April 17

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 11, 2019) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that 11 U.S. Women’s Open champions, including defending U.S. Senior Women’s Open Champion...
Apr 9, 2019

The USGA And The R&A Release Clarification To Rule 4.1b

New Local Rule Allowing Replacement of Broken Club

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (April 9, 2019) –The USGA and The R&A have provided a clarification that introduces a Local Rule, allowing players to replace a broken or...
Apr 2, 2019

U.S. Amateur’s 36-Hole Final to be Contested on Two Courses for the First Time

Pinehurst’s Course No. 2 and Course No. 4 to host Finale of 2019 Championship

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 2, 2019) – History will be made this summer when Pinehurst Resort & Country Club hosts the 36-hole match-play final of the 119th U.S. Amateur Championship on two courses....
Apr 1, 2019

USGA Golf Innovation Symposium Demonstrates Global Opportunities for the Game

Two-day gathering in Tokyo highlighted research, data and technology that will improve golfer experience and make a positive impact for golf facilities around the world

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 1, 2019) – Following a successful two-day summit in Tokyo that elevated the latest global research in golf participation and sustainability, the USGA has released key...
Mar 28, 2019

U.S. Open and Corona Premier Team Up to Help Golf Fans ‘Enjoy the View’

U.S. Open and Corona Premier Team Up to Help Golf Fans ‘Enjoy the View’ LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 28, 2019) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced a new multi-year...
Mar 22, 2019

USGA Expands Player Relations Capabilities in Naming Longtime PGA Tour Player Jason Gore as Senior Director

Four-Time U.S. Open Competitor, 1997 Walker Cup Team Member Will Lead Player Relations Team, Engaging with Elite Amateur and Professional Players Across the Game

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Mar. 22, 2019) – Following an extensive search, the USGA has appointed longtime PGA Tour player and four-time U.S. Open competitor Jason Gore as its first senior director,...
Mar 20, 2019

Volunteer Applications Now Available for 2020 U.S. Open

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Mar. 15, 2019) – The USGA and Winged Foot Golf Club today announced that volunteer applications for the 2020 U.S. Open are now available. The 2020 U.S. Open is scheduled...