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  • Dec 2, 2025
    The Arkansas club to host its first USGA championship

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Blessings Golf Club, in Johnson, Ark., will host the 2028 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship. It will be the first USGA championship held at the club, and the third contested in the state.

  • Nov 25, 2025
    World No. 1 Kiara Romero among players set to attend

    The USGA Teams Selection Committee has invited 12 players to attend a practice session Jan. 16-18 for the 2026 Curtis Cup Match. The three days of practice will be held in Los Angeles, Calif., at Bel-Air Country Club, the site of the 2026 Curtis Cup Match.

  • 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 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.

  • A group of Pathways Interns completing a group activity.
    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,...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • USGA Water Playbook 2025
    Mar 20, 2025
    Free Publication Provides Education and Techniques for Courses to Reduce Water Usage

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 20, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has released its Water Conservation Playbook to the golf industry, a comprehensive effort to provide courses...

  • Mar 19, 2025
    Yeamans Hall Club will serve as stroke-play co-host course for 47th playing

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 19, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Country Club of Charleston (S.C.) as the host site for the 47th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship....

  • Mar 17, 2025
    Two U.S. Adaptive Opens and two amateur championships set for Oregon property

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 17, 2025) – The USGA announced today that Sunriver (Ore.) Resort will serve as the host site for four USGA championships, beginning with the 2027 and 2028 U.S....

  • Mar 3, 2025
    Stu Francis, Kendra Graham named WATC captains; Meghan Stasi to lead 2026 USA Curtis Cup team

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 3, 2025) – This past weekend at the United States Golf Association’s Annual Meeting, the USGA announced the following championship updates: Pine Valley Golf Club...

  • Mike Keiser USGA Bob Jones Award 2025
    Mar 2, 2025

    VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. (March 2, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) will present its highest honor, the Bob Jones Award, to Mike Keiser during U.S. Open Championship week in...

  • USGA Executive Committee Elections 2025
    Mar 1, 2025
    Perpall Begins Final Year as President; Eaddy Elected to Serve Second Term

    VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. (March 1, 2025) - As Fred Perpall embarks on the last year of his three-year term as president of the United States Golf Association (USGA), the organization has...

  • Feb 26, 2025
    Written by John Moran and Rand Jerris, Ph.D., the book celebrates the significance of Seth Raynor’s masterpiece course design at Chicago Golf Club

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (February 26, 2025) – “The Prairie Raynor” by John Moran and Rand Jerris has been selected as the recipient of the USGA’s Herbert Warren Wind Award, recognizing the...

  • Feb 24, 2025
    A trailblazer for junior golf, Jacobsen celebrated for service to the game

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (February 24, 2025) – The USGA has named David Jacobsen, of Portland, Ore., as the 2025 recipient of the Joe Dey Award, in recognition of his exemplary service to the game...

  • Feb 24, 2025
    2025 championship begins two-stage qualifying model; adopts modified exemption categories

    photo of The Country Club of Colorado LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 24, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced qualifying sites for the 45th U.S. Senior Open...

  • Feb 24, 2025
    Winning designs to be showcased on-site at Erin Hills

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 24, 2024) - In its continued effort to engage youth in the game, the USGA announced today the launch of its fifth annual Junior Poster Design Contest for the U.S....

  • Feb 19, 2025
    Entry applications are available for 125th U.S. Open Championship from Feb. 19 to April 9

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 19, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that online entry applications are now available for the 125th U.S. Open Championship, to be...

  • Feb 12, 2025
    23 U.S. and three international qualifiers held on road to Erin Hills; entries open today

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 12, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced qualifying sites for the 80th U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by Ally, to be held at...

  • Feb 11, 2025
    Entries now open; two additional qualifying sites added

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 11, 2025) -- The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the eight qualifying sites for the 4th U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, which will be contested at...

  • Feb 10, 2025
    Local qualifying will be conducted in April and May; final qualifying to be held May 19 & June 2

    photo of Valencia (Calif.) Country Club's third hole LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 10, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced local and final qualifying sites for the...

  • Feb 5, 2025

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 5, 2025) – Celebrating a game-changing career in golf course management, the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Rodney Lingle, CGCS, as the winner...

  • Feb 5, 2025
    New category to create pathway for LIV Golf’s top performers

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 5, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the exemption categories for the 2025 U.S. Open Championship, to be played June 12-15 at Oakmont...

  • Feb 4, 2025
    The Massachusetts club will host its second USGA championship

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 4, 2025) – Charles River Country Club, in Newton Centre, Mass., has been selected by the United States Golf Association (USGA) as the host site of the 2031 U.S. Senior...

  • Feb 3, 2025
    Product launch is the latest USGA innovation to promote data-driven decision making; USGA Moisture Meter fully integrates with DEACON technology platform

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 3, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the launch of the USGA Moisture Meter. The easy-to-use tool provides golf course superintendents...

  • Jan 23, 2025
    Bay Area icons to support world’s best amateur golfers at The Olympic Club this summer

    SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2025) – Joe Montana, a first-ballot NFL Hall of Famer, and Condoleezza Rice, 66th U.S. Secretary of State, have been named honorary co-chairs of the 2025 U.S....

  • Jan 23, 2025
    Annual U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) grant funding of more than $795,000 dispersed to 100 promising junior golfers

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jan. 23, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the 2025 U.S. National Junior Team roster, the first-ever U.S. Elite Amateur Program roster and...

  • Dec 18, 2024
    Junior golfer development, turfgrass innovation and inclusion programs support overall strength of the golf industry

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 19, 2024) – As 2024 draws to a close, the United States Golf Association (USGA) celebrates advancements made by the USGA Green Section and U.S. National Development...

  • Dec 17, 2024
    Reimagined GHIN Rewind offers golfers personalized recap of their game, complete with highs & lows from 2024

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. - December 17, 2024 – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today released its 2024 Golf Scorecard, the organization’s first data report that highlights domestic...

  • Dec 16, 2024
    Originally set to host in 2028, San Antonio-based club assists with USGA championship displaced from North Carolina

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 16, 2024) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that the 70th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship, originally slated to be contested at Biltmore...

  • Dec 6, 2024

    VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. (Dec. 6, 2024) - The USGA reports that the 2024 U.S. Open Championship delivered $242.5 million in economic impact to the state of North Carolina, capping an...

  • Dec 4, 2024

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 4, 2024) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has introduced a new Competitive Fairness Gender Policy, set to take effect for the 2025 championship season. The...

  • Nov 25, 2024
    Fred Perpall to serve final year as USGA president; Kevin Hammer nominated as president-elect Dianne Dixon and Jim Gorrie nominated to join committee

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Nov. 25, 2024) – The USGA Nominating Committee has released its 2025 Executive Committee slate, which is again led by Fred Perpall of Dallas, Texas, who will be serving his...

  • Nov 4, 2024
    Nathan Smith retained as captain for 2026 Match at Lahinch Golf Club

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Nov. 4, 2024) – The USGA’s International Team Selection (ITS) Working Group has invited 16 players to attend a practice session Dec. 14-16 for the 2025 Walker Cup Match....

  • Oct 22, 2024
    North Carolina club will host its fifth and sixth USGA championships

    LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Oct. 22, 2024) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Charlotte (N.C.) Country Club will be the host site for the 2028 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur...

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