Press Releases

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Apr 18, 2019

Erin Hills to Host 2025 U.S. Women’s Open and 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur

The Wisconsin course has previously hosted three USGA championships, including the 2017 U.S. Open, won by Brooks Koepka

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 16, 2019) – Erin Hills, in Erin, Wis., has been selected as the host site for the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open and 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships. The U.S. Women’s...
Apr 11, 2019

Eleven U.S. Women’s Open Champions to Compete in the 2019 U.S. Senior Women’s Open

Field will include 55 exempt players; Sectional Qualifying begins April 17

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 11, 2019) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that 11 U.S. Women’s Open champions, including defending U.S. Senior Women’s Open Champion...
Apr 9, 2019

The USGA And The R&A Release Clarification To Rule 4.1b

New Local Rule Allowing Replacement of Broken Club

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (April 9, 2019) –The USGA and The R&A have provided a clarification that introduces a Local Rule, allowing players to replace a broken or...
Apr 2, 2019

U.S. Amateur’s 36-Hole Final to be Contested on Two Courses for the First Time

Pinehurst’s Course No. 2 and Course No. 4 to host Finale of 2019 Championship

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 2, 2019) – History will be made this summer when Pinehurst Resort & Country Club hosts the 36-hole match-play final of the 119th U.S. Amateur Championship on two courses....
Apr 1, 2019

USGA Golf Innovation Symposium Demonstrates Global Opportunities for the Game

Two-day gathering in Tokyo highlighted research, data and technology that will improve golfer experience and make a positive impact for golf facilities around the world

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 1, 2019) – Following a successful two-day summit in Tokyo that elevated the latest global research in golf participation and sustainability, the USGA has released key...