Usga

The USGA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing the sport of golf. Established in 1894, we organize many of the top professional and amateur championships, such as the U.S. Open and the U.S. Women’s Open. Together with The R&A, we oversee the game by setting global standards for play, equipment, handicapping, and amateur status. Our headquarters in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, features the Association’s Research and Test Center, where we use science and innovation to support a sustainable future for golf. Additionally, the USGA Golf Museum on our campus showcases an extensive collection of golf artifacts, celebrating the rich history of the game.

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Hastings, Sparks Share 36-Hole Lead in Argentina

Jan 17, 2025 | usga.org | Preston Smith

Justin Hastings of the Cayman Islands and Peru’s Patrick Sparks co-lead at 8-under-par 136 at the midway point of the Latin America Amateur Championship at Pilar Golf Club. Hastings and Sparks sit one shot ahead of Erich Fortlage of Paraguay and Jose Antonio Safa of Mexico. The second round was interrupted due to inclement weather at 3:52 p.m. local time but resumed at 6:02 and finished just before dark.
Clanton Awarded McCormack Medal for Being Top Male Amateur

Aug 21, 2024 | usga.org | Jonathan Coe

Luke Clanton, 20, of Hialeah, Fla., has won the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading male in the 2024 World Amateur Golf Ranking®/WAGR®. The McCormack Medal winner receives exemptions into the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club and The Open at Royal Portrush. “Winning the McCormack Medal is an honor I will cherish forever,” said Clanton. “This award represents not just my efforts, but also the incredible family support I have.
USGA Agronomists Share Their Top Lawn Care Tips

Jun 21, 2024 | usga.org

Along with helping golf courses achieve the best playing conditions possible, USGA agronomists also get plenty of questions about routine lawn care. To help out everyone that is trying to get the best from their yard, we polled our staff to get their top recommendations for successful lawn care. You shouldn’t expect your yard to look like a golf course, but our staff has a few simple tips that should put you ahead of the game on your street.
Addressing Golf’s Labor Challenge

Jun 5, 2024 | usga.org | Bradley Klein

That something bigger was already up and running through Sandhills Community College. The initial apprenticeship class of 20 began in January 2023 and graduated last December. Enrollees combined a standard 2,000-hour apprenticeship at a golf course with afternoon classes at school.
Joe Mauer, Larry Fitzgerald Named Honorary U.S. Amateur Co-Chairs

May 16, 2024 | usga.org | Jonathan Coe

Joe Mauer, a first-ballot National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, and Larry Fitzgerald Jr., an 11-time National Football League(NFL)Pro Bowler, have been named honorary co-chairs of the 2024 U.S. Amateur Championship, which will be played at Hazeltine National Golf Club, in Chaska, Minn., from Aug. 12-18. “I am humbled to represent the state of Minnesota, the Twin Cities and Hazeltine National as the honorary chair of the 2024 U.S. Amateur,” said Mauer.
Managing the Rising Cost of Golf Course Renovations

Jan 19, 2024 | usga.org

Golf course renovation projects seem to be more popular – and more expensive – than ever. Architects and contractors are so busy that many are booking work years in advance and some key materials are still very hard to find. All of this has pushed renovation costs higher and things will likely get worse before they get better. No golf course, regardless of the resources available, is immune to the phenomenon of rising renovation costs. However, there are ways to save. Whether you're renovating the entire golf course or just a few bunkers, Brad Klein has some ideas that will help you keep costs under control while delivering the greatest long-term benefit possible.
Fan Experiences Announced for U.S. Women’s Open

Jun 29, 2023 | usga.org

Unique amenities will enhance the on-site experience for fans as Pebble Beach hosts its first U.S. Women’s Open
Global Field Set for 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open

Feb 7, 2023 | usga.org | Jonathan Coe

The field for the 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open – a national championship that showcases the world’s best golfers with disabilities on Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 6 from July 10-12 – is now set. The USGA received 285 entries for the 2023 U.S. Adaptive Open, and the 96-player final field includes competitors from 28 states and 11 countries.
Louisiana

Apr 23, 2019 | usga.org | David Shefter
Nine Things to Know for 116th U.S. Amateur

Aug 14, 2016 | usga.org | David Shefter