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Oct 9, 2025

USGA Announces 14 New State Junior Team Programs Under U.S. National Development Program Umbrella

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

Exmoor Country Club Awarded 2033 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur

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 16, 2025

The Golf Club of Tennessee to host U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships

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 2, 2025

USGA’s Pathways Launch Program Engages Golf Industry to Advance Next-Generation Careers

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,...
Aug 9, 2025

U.S. Women’s Amateur Champion’s Medal To Be Named for JoAnne Carner

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.