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  • Apr 27, 2017
    More than 9,400 will attempt to qualify for 117th championship at Erin Hills in Wisconsin

    The USGA has accepted a total of 9,485 entries for the 2017 U.S. Open Championship at Erin Hills, in Erin, Wis.

  • Apr 26, 2017
    U.S. Open Trophy Begins Trip to Erin Hills Aboard 2017 Lexus LX

    Following media stops in New York City, the USGA today officially launched its U.S. Open Trophy Tour, powered by Lexus. Transported in style in a 2017 silver Lexus LX, the revered trophy will be...

  • Apr 25, 2017
    USGA and The R&A Prioritize Working Group to Assess Role of Video in Applying Golf's Rules

    The USGA and The R&A have issued a new Decision on the Rules of Golf to limit the use of video evidence in the game, effective immediately. The two organizations have also established a working...

  • Apr 25, 2017
    Historic club will host its fifth USGA championship and first U.S. Senior Open

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Newport (R.I.) Country Club as the host site for the 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship.

  • Apr 19, 2017

    The USGA and The R&A are working with golf's handicapping authorities to develop a single World Handicap System for the game. More than 15 million golfers in over 80 countries presently have a...