Press Releases

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Jan 31, 2022

USGA Annual Awards Celebrate Volunteerism, Innovation and Golf Literature

Joe Dey Award, Green Section Award and Herbert Warren Wind Book Award honorees to be recognized at 2022 U.S. Open Championship in June

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jan. 31, 2022) – Elevating outstanding examples of those who unite, showcase, govern and advance the game of golf, the United States Golf Association announces the...
Jan 10, 2022

USGA Adds Exemption Category for U.S. Open Championship

Korn Ferry Tour Season-Long Points Standings exemption will go into effect for 2023 U.S. Open at The Los Angeles Country Club

The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced today that an exemption category will be added for the U.S. Open Championship, beginning with the 2023 championship at The Los Angeles Country...
Jan 7, 2022

USGA Significantly Elevates U.S. Women’s Open with Addition of its First-Ever Presenting Partner – ProMedica

Purse raised to $10M with plans to grow to $12M; future venues to include “cathedrals of the game”

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jan. 7, 2022) – The USGA and ProMedica today announced a long-term partnership that includes presenting partner rights for the U.S. Women’s Open, notably elevating the...
Dec 28, 2021

USGA Selects 12 Players for Curtis Cup Practice Session Ahead of 2022 Match at Merion

Captain Sarah Ingram, World’s Top-Ranked American Amateurs to Gather Jan. 15-16 at Mountain Lake in Lake Wales, Fla.

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 28, 2021) – Just four months after a come-from-behind victory in Wales, the next iteration of the United States Curtis Cup Team continues to take shape. Twelve players...
Dec 7, 2021

2022 USGA Executive Committee Nominations Announced

Stu Francis to again serve as USGA president; Fred Perpall nominated as president-elect; Sinclair Eaddy Jr. and Kevin Hammer nominated to join committee

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 7, 2021) – The USGA Nominating Committee has released its proposed slate of 2022 Executive Committee members and officers. The Executive Committee will again be led by...