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Feb 23, 2026

USGA’s Greenkeeper Apprentice Program Enters Fourth Year, Building Momentum for the Next Generation of Golf Course Maintenance Professionals

Students Nationwide from Diverse Backgrounds Join This Year’s Cohort for Hands-On Experience

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 23, 2026) – The United States Golf Association announced today the 2026 Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program (GAP) class, marking the fourth year of the program. The 35...
Feb 18, 2026

Entries Open for 126th U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club

Applications available Feb. 18 through April 8

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that online entry applications are now available for the 126th U.S. Open Championship, to be played from June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.
Feb 11, 2026

Qualifying Sites Announced for 81st U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally

36-hole qualifying set at 26 sites from April 20 to May 13

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the qualifying sites for the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by Ally, which will be held June 4-7 at The Riviera Country...
Feb 9, 2026

USGA Announces Qualifying Sites for 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club

Local qualifying will be conducted in April and May; final qualifying to be held May 18, 25 & June 8
Jan 20, 2026

Golf Participation Boomed in 2025; More Than 82 Million Rounds Posted Domestically

2025 Golf Scorecard highlights record participation, introduces America’s Golfiest State

The USGA today unveiled the 2025 Golf Scorecard, an annual data report that uses information from scores posted under the World Handicap System™ (WHS™) to highlight golf participation trends....