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  • Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, future host of five USGA events
    Sep 15, 2026
    From 2028 to 2044, the two-time U.S. Women's Open host venue will welcome a slate of national championships spanning every age and stage of women's golf

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Lancaster (Pa.) Country Club will host five USGA women's championships between 2028 and 2044: the 2028 U.S. Girls' Junior, the 2033...

  • Sankaty Head Golf Club course with Sankaty Head Lighthouse on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
    Sep 1, 2026
    Second USGA championship awarded to Massachusetts club

    The USGA announced today that Sankaty Head Golf Club in Siasconset, Mass., has been selected as the host site for the 2036 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship. It will be the second USGA...

  • Preston Stout holds the Mark H. McCormack Medal trophy, awarded to the world's top-ranked male amateur golfer in 2026.
    Aug 19, 2026

    Preston Stout, 22, of Richardson, Texas, has won the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading male in the 2026 World Amateur Golf Ranking®/WAGR®. The McCormack Medal winner receives exemptions...

  • The 10-player 2026 USA Walker Cup Team, set to compete against Great Britain and Ireland at Lahinch Golf Club in September 2026.
    Aug 16, 2026

    Kihei Akina, 19, of Alpine, Utah; Ryder Cowan, 21, of Edmond, Okla.; Josiah Gilbert, 21, of Millbrook, Ala.; William Jennings, 20, of Greenville, S.C.; Stewart Hagestad, 35, of Newport Beach,...

  • Kiara Romero holds the Mark H. McCormack Medal trophy, awarded to the world's top-ranked female amateur golfer in 2026.
    Aug 13, 2026

    Kiara Romero, of San Jose, Calif., has won the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading female golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking®/WAGR® for the second consecutive year. Romero, 20, earned...

  • Jul 28, 2026
    USGA Has Distributed Over 150 Grants to Chapters Across the Country to Increase Access and Expand Impact in Communities

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (July 28, 2026) – The USGA is reinforcing its commitment to broadening golf’s reach with a new round of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) grants...

  • Jul 22, 2026
    Historic Springfield, N.J., club to welcome the 2033 U.S. Mid-Amateur, 2039 U.S. Amateur, 2046 U.S. Open and a U.S. Women’s Open to be determined later

    Historic Springfield, N.J., club to welcome the 2033 U.S. Mid-Amateur, 2039 U.S. Amateur, 2046 U.S. Open and a U.S. Women’s Open to be determined later

  • Jul 7, 2026
    Award Part of McGraw Family’s Support of U.S. Adaptive Open Championship

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced today that Bob Buck of Bethlehem, Pa., has been named the recipient of its newest honor – the McGraw Family Award – created to recognize an...

  • USGA and The R&A announce 2030 Overall Distance Standard update after discussions with the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour on future golf ball testing and distance regulation.
  • Jun 15, 2026

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that two additional players have earned full exemptions into the 126th U.S. Open Championship, to be contested June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, bringing the number of fully exempt players to 88. Additionally, five alternates from final qualifying were added to complete the 156-player field.

  • Jun 15, 2026

    This is the 126th U.S. Open Championship and the 21st U.S. Open contested in New York. The Empire State has hosted 76 USGA championships overall.

  • Jun 11, 2026
    Class Selected from Record-Setting 782 Applicants; Program to Be Held at Shinnecock Hills

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (June 11, 2026) – Continuing its mission to inspire and develop tomorrow’s leaders in golf and sports, the United States Golf Association has selected 25 undergraduate and...

  • Golfers celebrate qualifying for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills through Golf’s Longest Day final qualifying, where 43 players advanced from 10 sites across North America.
    Jun 9, 2026
    A total of 43 golfers secured places in the 126th U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club through final qualifying on Golf’s Longest Day.

    Ten sites across North America – nine in the United States and one in Canada – hosted Golf’s Longest Day on Monday, June 8. A total of 679 golfers competed for 43 spots and a tee time at the...

  • Transportation operations for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club featuring Long Island Rail Road service, shuttle transportation, satellite parking facilities and fan travel options in Southampton, New York.
    Jun 4, 2026
    The USGA has announced comprehensive parking and transportation plans for the 2026 U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

    In collaboration with the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County, New York State and MTA Long Island Rail Road, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has developed a comprehensive parking and...

  • Winning artwork from the 2026 U.S. Senior Open Junior Poster Design Contest created by Ohio juniors William Lewis, Grace Weaver and Pia Weaver for display at Scioto Country Club during the 46th U.S. Senior Open Championship.
    Jun 3, 2026
    Three winners from Ohio were selected to have their design featured at the 46th U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club.

    Three juniors from Columbus, Ohio, have been chosen as the winners of the Youth Poster Design Contest for the 46th U.S. Senior Open, which will be contested July 2-5 at Scioto Country Club in...

  • Jun 2, 2026
    24 Interns Placed Across 10 Organizations Set for a Summer of Opportunity Within the Golf Industry

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jun. 2, 2026) – The U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally will serve as the kickoff for the inaugural Pathways Launch internship class, an industry-wide initiative designed...

  • May 30, 2026
    Coverage Includes U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally at Riviera, U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, U.S. Senior Open at Scioto and U.S. Amateur at Merion; “Live From” Returns to U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Open

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced its 2026 championship broadcast plans, featuring comprehensive live coverage across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, and Golf Channel throughout the season at some of the game’s most iconic venues.

  • Broadcast coverage details for the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally at The Riviera Country Club, featuring NBC Sports, Peacock, USA Network, Golf Channel, featured groups, and live championship coverage from June 2-7, 2026.
    May 29, 2026
    NBC Sports and Versant will deliver nearly 100 hours of live coverage from the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally.

    The historic Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., will play host to the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally. NBC Sports and Versant will present nearly 100 hours of...

  • T-Mobile and USGA partnership announcement featuring 5G technology integration at U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open championships
    May 28, 2026
    Named as the USGA’s Official 5G Network Partner, T-Mobile puts 5G inside the ropes — delivering the USGA’s first-ever mobile Rules Review, seamless operations and exclusive fan experiences at the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open Presented by Ally and across golf's biggest stages

    Golf’s greatest moments deserve the best mobile network — and now they have it. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced a multi-year partnership,...

  • May 27, 2026
    Developed in collaboration with Deloitte, the new Rules AI tool harnesses over 130 years of rules stewardship to provide high-confidence answers to golfers

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 27, 2026) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the launch of the pilot phase for Rules AI, its innovative, first-of-its-kind technology designed...

  • May 22, 2026
    Official launch monitor and simulator of the U.S. National Development Program

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced today that Trackman is the official launch monitor and simulator of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP).

  • Aerial view of Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, future host site of three USGA championships through 2044
    May 21, 2026
    Historic Tulsa, Okla., Club to host 2036 U.S. Mid-Amateur, 2039 U.S. Girls’ Junior and 2044 U.S. Amateur 

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Southern Hills Country Club, in Tulsa, Okla., will host the 2036 U.S. Mid-Amateur, 2039 U.S. Girls’ Junior and 2044 U.S. Amateur...

  • May 18, 2026
    Number of currently exempt players is 86
  • Members of the 2026 USA Curtis Cup Team pose ahead of the 44th Curtis Cup Match at Bel-Air Country Club
    May 18, 2026
    Eight-Woman Team Features Three Returners and Three of the World's Top 10 

    The USGA has finalized the eight players who will represent the USA in the 2026 Curtis Cup Match that will be held June 12-14 at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, Calif. The four additional...

  • May 12, 2026
    124 athletes and their families receive financial assistance in third year of USNDP Grant Program

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced its 2026 U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) Grant Program athletes. In total, 124 athletes representing 32 states and ranging in age from 13-18 will receive more than $1.1 million in financial assistance. California has the most athletes with 26, followed by Florida with 11 and Texas with nine.

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