Press Releases

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Jan 11, 2017

First U.S. Open in Wisconsin Headlines 2017 USGA Schedule

Trio of Amateur Championships in Southern California Highlight Slate

The USGA today confirmed the sites and dates for its 2017 championship schedule, which includes 13 annual championships as well as the Walker Cup Match and the USGA Women's State Team...
Dec 15, 2016

USGA Announces 2021 And 2025 Walker Cup Match Sites

Seminole Golf Club and Cypress Point Club Will Host Biennial Team Competition

FAR HILLS, N.J. (Dec. 15, 2016) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Seminole Golf Club, in Juno Beach, Fla., and Cypress Point Club, in Pebble Beach, Calif., as the host...
Dec 8, 2016

New Local Rule Eliminates Penalty for a Player Who Accidentally Causes a Ball to Move on the Putting Green

Far Hills, N.J. (Dec. 8, 2016) – The USGA and The R&A today announced the introduction of a new Local Rule that eliminates the penalty when a ball is accidentally moved on the putting green. The...
Dec 7, 2016

Jayne Watson to Receive 2017 Joe Dey Award

FAR HILLS, N.J. (Dec. 7, 2016) – Honoring her more than three decades of service as a volunteer, the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Jayne Watson, of Town and Country, Mo.,...
Dec 5, 2016

Dr. Norman Hummel To Receive 2017 USGA Green Section Award

Turfgrass Researcher, Mentor and Innovator to be Honored at USGA Annual Service Awards

FAR HILLS, N.J. (Dec. 5, 2016) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Dr. Norman Hummel as the recipient of the 2017 USGA Green Section Award. Presented annually since 1961,...