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Mar 4, 2026 Old Barnwell to Host 2031 U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball The South Carolina club will host its first USGA championship The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Old Barnwell, in Aiken, S.C., will host the 2031 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship. “We’re thrilled to bring this... Mar 2, 2026 U.S. National Development Program Announces 2026 Elite Amateur Program Roster The USGA has announced the roster for the 2026 Elite Amateur Program, a pillar of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) that was established in 2023 to create a unified pathway designed to... Mar 2, 2026 2045 U.S. Open Headlines Trio of USGA Events to Inverness Toledo, Ohio, club to welcome the 2033 U.S. Girls’ Junior and 2036 U.S. Women’s Amateur as well as the 145th U.S. Open Inverness Club, in Toledo, Ohio, has been chosen by the USGA as the host site for three future championships, reinforcing the club’s long-standing place in American golf and its continued... Mar 2, 2026 U.S. Amateur Champion’s Medal, U.S. Junior Amateur Trophy to be Named for Woods Nine-Time USGA champion joins esteemed list of influential figures with USGA medal in their names The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced during its Annual Meeting in New York City that the medal presented annually to the U.S. Amateur champion and the trophy awarded to the... Mar 2, 2026 Iconic American Clubs Selected to Host Curtis Cup, Walker Cup Matches The USGA announced today that several of golf’s most storied stages are set to welcome Curtis Cup and Walker Cup Matches. National Golf Links of America will host the 2040 Walker Cup, Cypress... Mar 1, 2026 Kevin Hammer Elected 68th USGA President Dedicated golf leader, son of a PGA professional elected as the 68th president of the United States Golf Association The United States Golf Association announced it has elected Kevin Hammer, of Boynton Beach, Fla., as its 68th president at the Association’s Annual Meeting in New York, N.Y. Hammer will serve a... Feb 26, 2026 Augusta National, Masters Tournament Charities Commit $1.5 Million to USNDP's State Junior Teams The USGA today announced that Augusta National Golf Club and Masters Tournament Charities have committed $1.5 million over three years to support the expansion of the State Junior Team component of the U.S. National Development Program. Feb 25, 2026 Youth Poster Design Contest Launched for 2026 U.S. Women’s Open In its continued effort to engage youth in the game, the USGA today announced the launch of its sixth annual Youth Poster Design Contest for the U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally. Multiple... Feb 25, 2026 Youth Poster Design Contest Launched for 46th U.S. Senior Open In its continued effort to engage youth in the game, the USGA announced today the launch of its second Youth Poster Design Contest for the U.S. Senior Open Championship. Multiple winners will be... Feb 23, 2026 USGA’s Greenkeeper Apprentice Program Enters Fourth Year, Building Momentum for the Next Generation of Golf Course Maintenance Professionals Students Nationwide from Diverse Backgrounds Join This Year’s Cohort for Hands-On Experience LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 23, 2026) – The United States Golf Association announced today the 2026 Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program (GAP) class, marking the fourth year of the program. The 35... Feb 18, 2026 Entries Open for 126th U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Applications available Feb. 18 through April 8 The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that online entry applications are now available for the 126th U.S. Open Championship, to be played from June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y. Feb 11, 2026 Qualifying Sites Announced for 81st U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally 36-hole qualifying set at 26 sites from April 20 to May 13 The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the qualifying sites for the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by Ally, which will be held June 4-7 at The Riviera Country... Feb 9, 2026 USGA Announces Qualifying Sites for 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Local qualifying will be conducted in April and May; final qualifying to be held May 18, 25 & June 8 Jan 20, 2026 Golf Participation Boomed in 2025; More Than 82 Million Rounds Posted Domestically 2025 Golf Scorecard highlights record participation, introduces America’s Golfiest State The USGA today unveiled the 2025 Golf Scorecard, an annual data report that uses information from scores posted under the World Handicap System™ (WHS™) to highlight golf participation trends.... Jan 13, 2026 SentryWorld to Host 2028 U.S. Senior Women's Open, 2034 U.S. Senior Open SentryWorld, and its world-famous Flower Hole, has been chosen to host two senior USGA championships in 2028 and 2034 SentryWorld has been chosen to host two senior USGA championships in 2028 and 2034. Jan 12, 2026 2 USNDP Members Post Top-10 Finishes in Argentina Emerie Schartz, of Wichita, Kan., and Jude Lee, of Walnut, Calif., posted top-10 finishes at the 2026 South American Amateur Open that concluded on Sunday in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Emerie Schartz, of Wichita, Kan., and Jude Lee, of Walnut, Calif., posted top-10 finishes at the 2026 South American Amateur Open that concluded on Sunday in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jan 8, 2026 USGA Honors Individuals Who Have Shaped Golf Through Service, Innovation and Literature 2026 Joe Dey, Green Section and Herbert Warren Wind Award recipients to be honored at USGA Annual Meeting LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jan. 8, 2026) – The USGA today announced the recipients of its Annual Awards, honoring three individuals for their significant contributions for the good of the game in the... Jan 8, 2026 4 USNDP Members Competing in South American Amateur Open Four members of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) have traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to compete in this week’s 20th South American Amateur Open. Four members of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) have traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to compete in this week’s 20th South American Amateur Open. The competition runs Thursday through Sunday. Dec 18, 2025 USGA Celebrates a Milestone Year Advancing the Game “For the Good of the Game” LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 18, 2025) – As the USGA celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Members Program today, the organization is marking a year of significant progress toward its mission to... Dec 17, 2025 USGA Announces 2026 U.S. National Junior Team Third roster marks the program’s largest class to date, with 24 athletes representing the nation’s top juniors The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the roster for the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team, a pillar of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) that was established in 2023 to create a unified pathway designed to nurture the potential of America’s top players. Dec 9, 2025 Ellen Port’s Distinguished Career and Contributions Celebrated by USGA with 2026 Bob Jones Award The USGA will present its highest honor, the Bob Jones Award, to Ellen Port in 2026 in recognition of her exemplary sportsmanship, character and lifelong contributions to the game as one of the... Dec 2, 2025 Blessings Golf Club Awarded 2028 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship The Arkansas club to host its first USGA championship The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Blessings Golf Club, in Johnson, Ark., will host the 2028 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship. It will be the first USGA championship held at the club, and the third contested in the state. Nov 25, 2025 12 Players Invited to USA Curtis Cup Practice Session at Bel-Air Country Club World No. 1 Kiara Romero among players set to attend The USGA Teams Selection Committee has invited 12 players to attend a practice session Jan. 16-18 for the 2026 Curtis Cup Match. The three days of practice will be held in Los Angeles, Calif., at Bel-Air Country Club, the site of the 2026 Curtis Cup Match. Nov 24, 2025 USGA Awards First Tee IDEA Grants to Chapters Nationwide In the program’s fifth year, over $1 million in IDEA Grants have been distributed LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2025) – To ensure golf and its inherent values continue to inspire future generations, the USGA has directed its latest IDEA... Nov 18, 2025 Kevin Hammer Nominated as USGA President The election of Executive Committee members will take place at the USGA Annual Meeting on February 28. Brenda Corrie Kuehn and Suzy Whaley have also been nominated to serve on the USGA Executive Committee. Kevin Hammer has been nominated to serve as the USGA's 68th president, with Brenda Corrie Kuehn and Suzy Whaley joining the USGA's Executive Committee. Nov 4, 2025 Metedeconk National G.C. Awarded 2029 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball The 2029 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball will be the first USGA championship contested at Metedeconk National G.C. Metedeconk National Golf Club, in Jackson Township, N.J., has been chosen by the USGA as the host site for the 2029 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship. It will be the first USGA championship contested at the club. Oct 30, 2025 18 Players Invited to USA Walker Cup Practice Session World No. 1 Jackson Koivun among seven players from 2025 team set to attend The USGA Team Selection Committee has invited 18 players to attend a practice session Dec. 18-20 for the 2026 Walker Cup Match. The three days of practice will be held in Jupiter, Fla., at Seminole Golf Club, Jupiter Hills Club and McArthur Golf Club. Oct 28, 2025 GOLFZON to Become Official Indoor Golf Simulator of the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally National partnership will debut during the USGA’s 2026 championship season GOLFZON, the global market leader in golf simulator technology, and the USGA today announced a multi-year partnership, making GOLFZON the Official Indoor Golf Simulator of two of golf’s most notable championships, the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally. Oct 15, 2025 Country Club of York to Host 2029 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, 2035 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball They will be the second and third USGA championships hosted at the Pennsylvania club The Country Club of York, in York, Pa., has been chosen by the USGA as the host site for the 2029 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur and the 2035 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championships. Oct 14, 2025 Eugene Country Club Awarded 2029 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship The Oregon club to host its sixth USGA championship The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Eugene (Ore.) Country Club will host the 2029 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship. It will be the sixth USGA championship held at the club and the first since 2018. Oct 13, 2025 Colorado Golf Club to host 2030 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship Denver-area club will host second USGA championship LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Oct. 13, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Colorado Golf Club, in Parker, Colo., as the host site for the 2030 U.S. Junior Amateur... Oct 9, 2025 USGA Announces 14 New State Junior Team Programs Under U.S. National Development Program Umbrella Existing teams will announce 2026 rosters by the end of the year The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the launch of the State Junior Team Program in 14 states that will support the pipeline for elite junior golfers ages 13-18 into the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP). Oct 7, 2025 Exmoor Country Club Awarded 2033 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur The Illinois club to host its third USGA championship The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Exmoor Country Club, in Highland Park, Ill., will host the 2033 edition of the championship. It will be the third USGA championship held at the club, but the first since 1965. Sep 29, 2025 USNDP Grant Recipient Kailer Stone Excelling On and Off the Course Kailer Stone enjoyed a breakout event at the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur in Texas, advancing to the Round of 32 Kailer Stone, 17, of Alameda Calif., is a two-year U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) Grant Recipient. This annual, reimbursement-based program supports families of competitive junior golfers who show both financial need and outstanding potential to advance through the USNDP Development Pathway. Sep 16, 2025 The Golf Club of Tennessee to host U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships Located outside of Nashville, the course will host its second and third USGA championships The USGA announced today that The Golf Club of Tennessee, in Kingston Springs, Tenn., has been selected as the host site for the 2029 U.S. Mid-Amateur and 2034 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships. Sep 8, 2025 U.S. National Junior Team Impresses with Fourth-Place Finish at Sahalee Players Championship Tyler Watts led a squad of five boys from the U.S. National Junior Team as they competed in their first-ever collegiate event Sep 2, 2025 USGA’s Pathways Launch Program Engages Golf Industry to Advance Next-Generation Careers Leading Golf Organizations Join Forces to Tap Expertise Across Industry LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (September 3, 2025) – The USGA announced a groundbreaking collaboration with eight major golf entities, including the PGA TOUR and Pinehurst Resort, to form Pathways Launch,... Sep 2, 2025 USNJT Members to Compete in Sahalee Players Championship Five members of the U.S. National Junior Team will gain valuable experience playing in a college event this weekend outside Seattle. The U.S. National Junior Team will have the unique opportunity to test its skills against top collegiate programs this weekend at the Sahalee Players Championship, an annual event at Sahalee Country Club that attracts many of the nation’s top men’s golf programs. This year’s competition will be contested Sept. 6-7 just east of downtown Seattle. Aug 9, 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur Champion’s Medal To Be Named for JoAnne Carner Five-Time Women’s Amateur Champion Carner Becomes Third Golfer in History with USGA Championship Medal in Their Name The USGA announced Saturday, Aug. 9, that the medal presented each year to the U.S. Women's Amateur champion will be renamed, honoring golf legend JoAnne Carner. Jul 29, 2025 Celebrating National Intern Day at the USGA Ahead of National Intern Day on July 31, the USGA is sharing the organization's 2025 investment into the future of golf leadership, shedding light on an emerging workforce that is both highly skilled and uniquely equipped to support the game’s growth. May 21, 2025 USGA Selects 24 Students for Pathways Internship Program at 125th U.S. Open Development program provides opportunity for emerging talent to launch careers in golf through job exposure and leadership training on-site at Oakmont Country Club LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 21, 2025) – Reflecting an organizational commitment to identify and develop the next generation of people seeking careers in golf, the USGA has selected 24 students to... May 7, 2025 SeatGeek to Become Official Ticketing Partner of USGA Championships Partnership solidifies SeatGeek’s position as a top ticketing platform for golf’s most prestigious championships and events, including the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open SeatGeek, the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, and the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced a multi-year partnership, making SeatGeek the Official Ticketing Provider of some of golf’s most notable championships, including the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally and U.S. Senior Open. Apr 23, 2025 USGA Celebrates 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club with $1 Million Investment into Public Golf, Community and Leadership Programs Oakmont Country Club, Western Pennsylvania Golf Association to team with USGA to Grow the Game LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 23, 2025) – With its 125th U.S. Open Championship on the horizon, the USGA has teamed with Oakmont Country Club and the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association to... Apr 15, 2025 Defending Champion Bryson DeChambeau Among Record-Setting Entries Filed for 2025 U.S. Open USGA accepts more than 10,000 entries for the fourth time; All top 50 in World entered at Oakmont LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 15, 2025) – Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, and all the Official World Golf Ranking® top 50, are among the record-setting 10,202 entries that have been accepted by the United States Golf Association (USGA) for the 125th U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club. Apr 13, 2025 U.S. National Junior Team Shines in International Friendly Against Team Canada While the golf world was locked in on the final round of the 89th Masters Tournament, the next generation of major champions was making their mark at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas. There, the U.S. National Junior Team hosted Team Canada – NextGen in a World Amateur Golf Ranking®-sanctioned match, with the USA squad coming out on top, 16-8. Apr 4, 2025 Yuka Saso Among Eight Champions Exempt for U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally USGA accepts second-most entries ahead of 80th edition of the championship at Erin Hills in Wisconsin LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 3, 2025) – Eight champions and 24 of the top 25 players in the world are among the 1,904 entries accepted by the United States Golf Association (USGA) for the 80th U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by Ally. The U.S. Women’s Open will be held for the first time at Erin Hills, in Erin, Wis., from May 29-June 1. Apr 3, 2025 U.S. National Junior Team to Host Match Against Canada The U.S. National Junior Team will host members of Team Canada – NextGen for a World Amateur Golf Ranking® -sanctioned match at Champions Golf Club, in Houston, Texas, from April 12-13. Apr 2, 2025 Barton Hills Country Club will be the site of the 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Open Michigan club will host its first Senior Women’s Open and third USGA championship LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 2, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Barton Hills Country Club, in Ann Arbor, Mich., will be the host site for the 8th U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship, Aug. 20-23, 2026. Mar 20, 2025 USGA Releases Water Conservation Playbook to Golf Industry Free Publication Provides Education and Techniques for Courses to Reduce Water Usage LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 20, 2025) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has released its Water Conservation Playbook to the golf industry, a comprehensive effort to provide courses... Show 5 10 25 50 100 per page Subscribe Customize email notifications and never miss an update from USGA! 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