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Nov 24, 2025

USGA Awards First Tee IDEA Grants to Chapters Nationwide

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

Kevin Hammer Nominated as USGA President

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

Metedeconk National G.C. Awarded 2029 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball

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

18 Players Invited to USA Walker Cup Practice Session

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

GOLFZON to Become Official Indoor Golf Simulator of the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally

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.