Press Releases

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Aug 18, 2021

Keita Nakajima Wins Mark H. McCormack Medal as World’s Leading Men’s Amateur Golfer

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (Aug. 18, 2021) - Keita Nakajima, of Japan, has won the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading men’s player in the 2021 World Amateur Golf...
Aug 11, 2021

Jon Podany Named USGA Chief Commercial Officer

Seasoned executive brings extensive experience in business development, television and brand management, as well as a proven track record of success with USGA CEO Mike Whan

The USGA announced today that Jon Podany will join the Association as its new Chief Commercial Officer, starting September 1. Podany brings to the USGA an extensive background in sports spanning...
Aug 11, 2021

USGA Announces Long-term Relationships with Oakmont Country Club and Merion Golf Club

Venerable Pennsylvania courses to welcome 10 more U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships; Oakmont named second U.S. Open anchor site

As part of its commitment to stage golf’s greatest championships at the nation’s most iconic venues, the USGA has awarded five more U.S. Open Championships and four U.S. Women’s Open...
Aug 11, 2021

Rose Zhang Earns Second Mark H. McCormack Medal as World's Leading Female Amateur Golfer

Zhang, of Irvine, Calif., has won the McCormack Medal for the second time as the leading female player in the 2021 World Amateur Golf Ranking® / WAGR®

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (Aug. 11, 2021) – Rose Zhang, 18, of Irvine, Calif., has won the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading female player in the 2021 World Amateur...
Aug 9, 2021

2021 USA Curtis Cup Team Finalized

On the heels of 2021 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, USGA announces team set to take on GB&I in North Wales later this month

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Aug. 9, 2021) - The United States Golf Association has finalized the eight-player roster for the USA Curtis Cup Team, as five women were selected on Monday to join the three...