Press Releases

Month Year

May 7, 2021

Walker Cup: Joint Statement from the USGA and The R&A

Juno Beach, Fla. - The following is a joint statement issued by the USGA and The R&A regarding an ongoing medical issue at the 48th Walker Cup Match at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Fla....
May 3, 2021

USGA Announces Special Exemption for Paula Creamer into the 76th U.S. Women’s Open Championship

2010 Champion Joins 11 Other Champions at The Olympic Club in June

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 3, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that 2010 U.S. Women’s Open Champion Paula Creamer has received a special exemption into the 76th...
Apr 22, 2021

Bryson DeChambeau among 9 champions exempt for 121st U.S. Open at Torrey Pines

USGA adds final qualifying site at Long Cove Club, on Hilton Head Island, S.C., on June 7

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 22, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has accepted a total of 9,069 entries for the 121st U.S. Open Championship on the South Course at Torrey Pines...
Apr 20, 2021

USGA and National Alliance for Accessible Golf Provide Support for Amy Bockerstette’s I Got This Foundation

Grant will support continuing efforts to create a more welcoming and accessible game

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 20, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) and the National Alliance for Accessible Golf (National Alliance) have provided a $12,500 grant to the I Got...
Apr 20, 2021

Newport Country Club Will Host 2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship

Historic Rhode Island club will host its first U.S. Senior Open and first USGA championship since 2006

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 20, 2021) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Newport (R.I.) Country Club will host the 44th U.S. Senior Open Championship. The historic...