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  • Nov 24, 2025
    In the program’s fifth year, over $1 million in IDEA Grants have been distributed

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2025) – To ensure golf and its inherent values continue to inspire future generations, the USGA has directed its latest IDEA...

  • Nov 18, 2025
    The election of Executive Committee members will take place at the USGA Annual Meeting on February 28. Brenda Corrie Kuehn and Suzy Whaley have also been nominated to serve on the USGA Executive Committee.

    Kevin Hammer has been nominated to serve as the USGA's 68th president, with Brenda Corrie Kuehn and Suzy Whaley joining the USGA's Executive Committee.

  • Nov 4, 2025
    The 2029 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball will be the first USGA championship contested at Metedeconk National G.C.

    Metedeconk National Golf Club, in Jackson Township, N.J., has been chosen by the USGA as the host site for the 2029 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship. It will be the first USGA championship contested at the club.

  • Oct 30, 2025
    World No. 1 Jackson Koivun among seven players from 2025 team set to attend

    The USGA Team Selection Committee has invited 18 players to attend a practice session Dec. 18-20 for the 2026 Walker Cup Match. The three days of practice will be held in Jupiter, Fla., at Seminole Golf Club, Jupiter Hills Club and McArthur Golf Club.

  • Oct 28, 2025
    National partnership will debut during the USGA’s 2026 championship season

    GOLFZON, the global market leader in golf simulator technology, and the USGA today announced a multi-year partnership, making GOLFZON the Official Indoor Golf Simulator of two of golf’s most notable championships, the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally.

  • Oct 15, 2025
    They will be the second and third USGA championships hosted at the Pennsylvania club

    The Country Club of York, in York, Pa., has been chosen by the USGA as the host site for the 2029 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur and the 2035 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championships.

  • Oct 14, 2025
    The Oregon club to host its sixth USGA championship

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Eugene (Ore.) Country Club will host the 2029 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship. It will be the sixth USGA championship held at the club and the first since 2018.

  • Oct 13, 2025
    Denver-area club will host second USGA championship

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Oct. 13, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Colorado Golf Club, in Parker, Colo., as the host site for the 2030 U.S. Junior Amateur...

  • Oct 9, 2025
    Existing teams will announce 2026 rosters by the end of the year

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the launch of the State Junior Team Program in 14 states that will support the pipeline for elite junior golfers ages 13-18 into the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP).

  • Oct 7, 2025
    The Illinois club to host its third USGA championship

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Exmoor Country Club, in Highland Park, Ill., will host the 2033 edition of the championship. It will be the third USGA championship held at the club, but the first since 1965.

  • Sep 29, 2025
    Kailer Stone enjoyed a breakout event at the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur in Texas, advancing to the Round of 32

    Kailer Stone, 17, of Alameda Calif., is a two-year U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) Grant Recipient. This annual, reimbursement-based program supports families of competitive junior golfers who show both financial need and outstanding potential to advance through the USNDP Development Pathway.

  • Sep 16, 2025
    Located outside of Nashville, the course will host its second and third USGA championships

    The USGA announced today that The Golf Club of Tennessee, in Kingston Springs, Tenn., has been selected as the host site for the 2029 U.S. Mid-Amateur and 2034 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships.

  • Sep 8, 2025
    Tyler Watts led a squad of five boys from the U.S. National Junior Team as they competed in their first-ever collegiate event
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    Sep 2, 2025
    Leading Golf Organizations Join Forces to Tap Expertise Across Industry

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (September 3, 2025) – The USGA announced a groundbreaking collaboration with eight major golf entities, including the PGA TOUR and Pinehurst Resort, to form Pathways Launch,...

  • Sep 2, 2025
    Five members of the U.S. National Junior Team will gain valuable experience playing in a college event this weekend outside Seattle.

    The U.S. National Junior Team will have the unique opportunity to test its skills against top collegiate programs this weekend at the Sahalee Players Championship, an annual event at Sahalee Country Club that attracts many of the nation’s top men’s golf programs. This year’s competition will be contested Sept. 6-7 just east of downtown Seattle.

  • Aug 9, 2025
    Five-Time Women’s Amateur Champion Carner Becomes Third Golfer in History with USGA Championship Medal in Their Name

    The USGA announced Saturday, Aug. 9, that the medal presented each year to the U.S. Women's Amateur champion will be renamed, honoring golf legend JoAnne Carner.

  • USGA interns posing outside Liberty Corner
    Jul 29, 2025

    Ahead of National Intern Day on July 31, the USGA is sharing the organization's 2025 investment into the future of golf leadership, shedding light on an emerging workforce that is both highly skilled and uniquely equipped to support the game’s growth.

  • USGA Pathways Interns Work at U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont 2025
    May 21, 2025
    Development program provides opportunity for emerging talent to launch careers in golf through job exposure and leadership training on-site at Oakmont Country Club

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 21, 2025) – Reflecting an organizational commitment to identify and develop the next generation of people seeking careers in golf, the USGA has selected 24 students to...

  • May 7, 2025
    Partnership solidifies SeatGeek’s position as a top ticketing platform for golf’s most prestigious championships and events, including the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open

    SeatGeek, the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, and the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced a multi-year partnership, making SeatGeek the Official Ticketing Provider of some of golf’s most notable championships, including the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally and U.S. Senior Open.

  • USGA invests in public golf, South Park Golf Course courtesy Allegheny County
    Apr 23, 2025
    Oakmont Country Club, Western Pennsylvania Golf Association to team with USGA to Grow the Game

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 23, 2025) – With its 125th U.S. Open Championship on the horizon, the USGA has teamed with Oakmont Country Club and the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association to...

  • Defending Champion Bryson DeChambeau Among Record-Setting Entries Filed for 2025 U.S. Open
    Apr 15, 2025
    USGA accepts more than 10,000 entries for the fourth time; All top 50 in World entered at Oakmont

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 15, 2025) – Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, and all the Official World Golf Ranking® top 50, are among the record-setting 10,202 entries that have been accepted by the United States Golf Association (USGA) for the 125th U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club.

  • Apr 13, 2025

    While the golf world was locked in on the final round of the 89th Masters Tournament, the next generation of major champions was making their mark at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas. There, the U.S. National Junior Team hosted Team Canada – NextGen in a World Amateur Golf Ranking®-sanctioned match, with the USA squad coming out on top, 16-8.

  • Yuka Sasa among exempt players in the field for 2025 U.S. Women's Open
    Apr 4, 2025
    USGA accepts second-most entries ahead of 80th edition of the championship at Erin Hills in Wisconsin

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 3, 2025) – Eight champions and 24 of the top 25 players in the world are among the 1,904 entries accepted by the United States Golf Association (USGA) for the 80th U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by Ally. The U.S. Women’s Open will be held for the first time at Erin Hills, in Erin, Wis., from May 29-June 1.

  • Apr 3, 2025

    The U.S. National Junior Team will host members of Team Canada – NextGen for a World Amateur Golf Ranking® -sanctioned match at Champions Golf Club, in Houston, Texas, from April 12-13.

  • Barton Hills will host the 2026 U.S. Senior Women's Open
    Apr 2, 2025
    Michigan club will host its first Senior Women’s Open and third USGA championship

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 2, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Barton Hills Country Club, in Ann Arbor, Mich., will be the host site for the 8th U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship, Aug. 20-23, 2026.

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