Press Releases

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Feb 7, 2015

USGA Establishes U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship

14 Championships on Competition Calendar, Including Four Opens, Starting in 2018

NEW YORK, N.Y. (Feb. 7, 2015) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the establishment of a new championship, the U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship, which will debut...
Jan 27, 2015

“A Difficult Par: Robert Trent Jones Sr. And The Making Of Modern Golf” Wins 2014 USGA Herbert Warren Wind Book Award

FAR HILLS, N.J. (Jan. 27, 2015) – In recognition of its high standard of achievement in golf literature, James R. Hansen’s A Difficult Par: Robert Trent Jones Sr. and the Making of Modern Golf...
Jan 20, 2015

Dunes Golf And Beach Club To Host 2017 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball

Club awarded its third USGA championship and first since 1977

FAR HILLS, N.J. (Jan. 20, 2015) – The Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has been selected by the United States Golf Association (USGA) as the host site for the 2017 U.S. Women’s...
Jan 19, 2015

First U.S. Open In Pacific Northwest Highlights USGA’s 2015 Schedule

Amateur Four-Ball Championships Make Debut on Competition Roster

FAR HILLS, N.J. (Jan. 19, 2015) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today confirmed the sites and dates for its 2015 championship schedule. Chambers Bay, in University Place, Wash., will...
Jan 13, 2015

The Philadelphia Cricket Club Awarded 2020 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball

Club to host its first USGA championship since the 1910 U.S. Open

FAR HILLS, N.J. (Jan. 13, 2015) – The Philadelphia Cricket Club has been selected by the United States Golf Association (USGA) as the host site for the 2020 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship....
Jan 12, 2015

USGA Announces Premiere Of “Nicklaus: The Making Of A Champion”

Documentary to air at noon EST, Sunday, Jan. 18, on Fox

FAR HILLS, N.J. (Jan. 12, 2015) – The United States Golf Association, in partnership with Rolex, has announced the premiere date of “Nicklaus: The Making of a Champion,” a one-hour...
Jan 7, 2015

USGA To Honor Barbara Nicklaus With 2015 Bob Jones Award

Award to be Presented at Ceremony During 2015 U.S. Open Championship

FAR HILLS, N.J. (Jan. 7, 2015) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Barbara Nicklaus is the recipient of the 2015 Bob Jones Award. Presented annually since 1955, the...
Jan 6, 2015

Volunteer Applications Now Available For 2016 U.S. Open Championship

OAKMONT, Pa. (Jan. 6, 2015) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Oakmont Country Club today announced that volunteer applications for the 116th U.S. Open Championship are now...