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  • Feb 23, 2021
    Nine U.S. sites, along with Canada and Japan, will host final qualifying; entries open Wednesday

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 23, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the 11 final qualifying sites for the 121st U.S. Open Championship, which will be played at...

  • Feb 22, 2021
    PRGA becomes 59th AGA and the first outside of the 50 states

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 22, 2021) – To further increase engagement across a new and diverse sector of golfers and to expand the impact of its core services, the United States Golf Association...

  • Feb 22, 2021

    Liberty Corner, N.J., USA and St. Andrews, Scotland (Feb. 22, 2021) – The USGA and The R&A have announced proposals for significant changes to the Rules of Amateur Status that govern the game...

  • Feb 17, 2021
    Current LPGA Commissioner will become the USGA CEO starting in summer of 2021

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 17, 2021) – The USGA announced today that Mike Whan will join the organization this summer as CEO, and will become the eighth top executive in USGA history. Last...

  • Feb 10, 2021
    State of Wisconsin will host its second U.S. Senior Open and first since 2007

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 10, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced SentryWorld, in Stevens Point, Wis., as the host site for the 43rd U.S. Senior Open Championship....

  • Feb 9, 2021
    USGA’s highest honor annually recognizes an individual who best demonstrates the spirit, personal character and respect for the game exhibited by Jones

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb 9, 2021) – Robert C. Lewis Jr., a veteran of six Walker Cup Matches who is renowned for his sportsmanship and integrity, has been named the recipient of the 2021 Bob...

  • Feb 2, 2021
    Research topics include potential Local Rule and review of club and ball specifications to help mitigate continuing distance increases. Proposed changes to current Equipment Standards on club length, test conditions for golf ball testing and tolerances for club spring-like effect to ensure effectiveness in relation to distance limits

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., USA and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (Feb. 2, 2021) – The USGA and The R&A are re-engaging with the golf industry on the Distance Insights project, which aims to help achieve a...

  • Jan 28, 2021
    USGA Initiative Celebrates 30 Years; Applications Available for Class of 2021

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jan. 28, 2021) – As part of its ongoing efforts to provide a pathway for people of all backgrounds to pursue a career in golf, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has...

  • Jan 27, 2021
    109 local qualifiers will be conducted in 43 U.S. states and Canada between April 26-May 18

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jan. 27, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced local qualifying sites for the 121st U.S. Open Championship. The U.S. Open will be contested at...

  • Jan 26, 2021
    Return to qualifying includes 22 sites between April 26–May 13, ahead of the 76th playing of the championship

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jan. 26, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced qualifying dates and sites for the 76th U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which will be contested...

  • Jan 12, 2021
    3rd U.S. Senior Women’s Open will be held July 29-Aug. 1 at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, Conn.

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jan. 12, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that the 3rd U.S. Senior Women’s Open will be played July 29-Aug. 1, 2021, at Brooklawn Country...

  • Jan 4, 2021

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jan. 4, 2021) – Twelve players have been invited by the USGA’s International Team Selection Committee to attend a practice session Jan. 29-30 at Lake Nona Golf & Country...

  • Dec 10, 2020
    Friday's Second-Round Tee Times Moved to 8 a.m. Due to Weather Forecast

    HOUSTON, Texas -- The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced today that tee times for Friday’s second round in the 2020 U.S. Women’s Open Championship will be moved to 8 a.m. CST from...

  • Dec 9, 2020
    Supporting equality and diversity in sports and society, the campaign features Michelle Wie West and reinforces commitment to women’s sports

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 9 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today launched “Women Worth Watching,” a long-term commitment to use its championships and platforms to...

  • Dec 8, 2020
    Dec. 10-13, 2020, Champions Golf Club (Cypress Creek and Jackrabbit Courses), Houston, Texas

    HOUSTON, TEXAS (Dec. 8, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2020 U.S. Women’s Open Championship, Thursday (Dec. 10) and...

  • Dec 4, 2020
    Championship to utilize enhanced technology in spectator-less environment

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 4, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced a number of experiences and activations designed specifically to bring fans around the world...

  • Dec 4, 2020
    Industry-wide collaboration prioritizes the game’s environmental and economic sustainability

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 4, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has embarked on a new collaborative body of work in its ongoing efforts to sustain the economic and environmental...

  • Dec 3, 2020

    This is the 75th U.S. Women’s Open Championship and the second in the state of Texas. Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth hosted the 1991 U.S. Women’s Open when Meg Mallon defeated Pat Bradley...

  • Dec 1, 2020
    Fifteen-member group serves as the Association’s volunteer board

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 1, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced three new nominees to its 15-member Executive Committee: Chuck Brymer, chairman of DDB Worldwide;...

  • Nov 24, 2020
    Four USGA Champions Invited as Part of Selection Process for 2021 USA Team

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Nov. 24, 2020) – The United States Golf Association’s International Team Selection Committee today announced the 16 players who will attend a practice session Dec. 16-18...

  • Nov 17, 2020
    Nine champions will compete, while 42 players will make their U.S. Women’s Open debuts

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Nov. 17, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that the field for the 75th U.S. Women’s Open Championship is complete with the addition of 28...

  • Nov 12, 2020
    Exemptions Based on World Amateur Golf Ranking®

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Nov. 12, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that 20 additional amateurs have earned entry into the 75th U.S. Women’s Open Championship,...

  • Nov 9, 2020
    Exemptions based on official 2020 Symetra Tour money list

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Nov. 9, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that five additional players have earned entry into the 75th U.S. Women’s Open Championship,...

  • Nov 2, 2020
    No. 7 Suwannapura Leads Exemptions Announced from Official 2020 LPGA Tour Money List

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Nov. 2, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that 10 players have earned exemptions into the 75th U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which will...

  • Oct 22, 2020

    LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND (October 22, 2020) – The International Golf Federation has announced that the Emirates Golf Federation will host the 2023 World Amateur Team Championships, as voted upon...

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