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May 14, 2019First Stand-alone App for a Women’s Major Brings Enhanced Experience to Fans Across the World
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 14, 2019) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today launched the official U.S. Women’s Open app, powered by Cisco, to provide fans with an immersive mobile...
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May 11, 2019May 16-19, 2019 | Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club | Southern Pines, N.C.
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 11, 2019) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2019 U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship on Thursday,...
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May 10, 2019Nearly 2,800 entries filed for U.S. Senior Open at Warren Golf Course, June 27-30
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 9, 2019) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that it has accepted 2,796 entries for the 40th U.S. Senior Open Championship, scheduled for June...
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May 6, 2019
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (May 6 2019) - The USGA and the First Tee, a youth development organization dedicated to helping youth build character through the game of golf, will debut the ‘Junior...
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May 6, 2019Cassique and River Courses will play host to a USGA championship for the second time
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 6, 2019) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced The Kiawah Island Club, in Kiawah Island, S.C., as the host site for the 9th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball...
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Apr 30, 2019Happy Hour, Local Culinary Options, Week-long Junior Activities and One-of-a-Kind Merchandise Highlight Fan Offerings
CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 30, 2019) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced its onsite fan experience for the 74th U.S. Women’s Open at Country Club of Charleston, designed...
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Apr 29, 2019
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (April 30, 2019) – Golf’s new World Handicap System, which is designed to bring the game of golf under a single set of Rules for handicapping and...
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Apr 25, 2019USGA accepts more than 9,000 U.S. Open entries for eighth consecutive year
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 25, 2019) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has accepted a total of 9,125 entries for the 119th U.S. Open Championship at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links....
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Apr 23, 2019The Point Clear, Ala., course will host its third USGA championship in 2020
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 23, 2019) – The USGA today announced that The Lakewood Club, in Point Clear, Ala., will be the host site of the 59th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship. The...
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Apr 18, 201913 champions to take on Country Club of Charleston May 30-June 2
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 18, 2019) – Thirteen past champions and 47 of the top 50 players in the world are among those entered in the 74th U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which will be...
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Apr 18, 2019The 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...
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Apr 11, 2019Field 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...
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Apr 9, 2019New 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...
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Apr 2, 2019Pinehurst’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....
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Apr 1, 2019Two-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...
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Mar 28, 2019
U.S. Open and Corona Premier Team Up to Help Golf Fans ‘Enjoy the View’ LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 28, 2019) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced a new multi-year...
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Mar 22, 2019Four-Time U.S. Open Competitor, 1997 Walker Cup Team Member Will Lead Player Relations Team, Engaging with Elite Amateur and Professional Players Across the Game
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Mar. 22, 2019) – Following an extensive search, the USGA has appointed longtime PGA Tour player and four-time U.S. Open competitor Jason Gore as its first senior director,...
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Mar 20, 2019
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Mar. 15, 2019) – The USGA and Winged Foot Golf Club today announced that volunteer applications for the 2020 U.S. Open are now available. The 2020 U.S. Open is scheduled...
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Mar 20, 2019U.S. Open returns to prime time; FOX Sports presents “Epics” films featuring Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 19, 2019) – FOX Sports, the domestic broadcast partner of the United States Golf Association, will air nearly 140 hours of live coverage across eight 2019 USGA...
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Mar 12, 2019The three-time U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur champion will captain the team at Conwy Golf Club in Caernarvonshire, Wales
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 12, 2019) – The USGA today announced that three-time U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur champion Sarah LeBrun Ingram, of Nashville, Tenn., has been named captain of the 2020...
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Mar 8, 2019Golfers and course operators worldwide can watch the event, conducted in partnership with Cisco, to learn about research and insights fostering facility sustainability
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 8, 2019) – The USGA, in partnership with its official technology partner, Cisco, will give everyone in the golf industry a front-row seat to its 5th Golf Innovation...
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Mar 4, 2019Parents Can Register Their Junior Golfers, Get More Information at DriveChipandPutt.com
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The USGA, PGA of America and the Masters Tournament announced that qualifying registration for Drive, Chip and Putt is now officially open on DriveChipandPutt.com. This...
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Feb 26, 2019Schedule features 25 qualifying sites, including four international courses, between April 22–May 8
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 26, 2019) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced sectional qualifying sites for the 74th U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which will be contested...
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Feb 25, 2019Experts from around the world will present technology, research, case studies and insights to help golf facilities better engage golfers and operate more efficiently
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 25, 2019) – The USGA will host speakers from 10 countries at the 5th Golf Innovation Symposium, in partnership with Cisco, the official technology partner of the USGA....
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Feb 20, 2019The Fairfield, Conn., course will host its fifth USGA championship in 2020
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 20, 2019) – The USGA today announced Brooklawn Country Club, in Fairfield, Conn., as the host site of the 3rd U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship. The championship...
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Feb 13, 2019
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (Feb. 14, 2019) – The USGA and The R&A have issued a periodic update of progress made to date on the Distance Insights project. The update can be...
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Jan 28, 2019
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (January 29, 2019) – The USGA and The R&A have released the 2018 Annual Driving Distance Report, containing driving-distance data from seven men’s...
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Oct 14, 2018Limits on size and scale of putting-green maps introduced but handwritten player and caddie notes still permitted
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (October 15, 2018) – The USGA and the R&A have published the finalized interpretation on the use of green-reading materials in golf, which takes...
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Oct 2, 2018
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Eighty junior golfers representing 27 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces have earned an invitation to Augusta National Golf Club to compete in the sixth annual Drive, Chip...
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Oct 1, 2018Cisco Named Official Technology Partner of the USGA in Multiyear Agreement
The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Cisco announced a new multiyear global partnership focused on using technology to enhance the fan experience at USGA championships, create new...
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Sep 17, 2018
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. AND ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (Sept. 18, 2018) – A global online questionnaire and data-gathering exercise on distance in golf has been launched by the USGA and The R&A today as...
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Aug 17, 2018
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (Aug. 17, 2018) – Jennifer Kupcho, 21, of Westminster, Colo., has won the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading player in the women's 2018 World...
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Aug 13, 2018Sports Marketing Surveys Inc. appointed to conduct research to secure feedback and perspectives this fall
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. AND ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (Aug. 14, 2018) – In an effort to thoroughly inform the Distance Insights project through the lens of the global golf community, the USGA and The...
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Aug 2, 2018Championship Match to be Played Live at Topgolf Atlanta Midtown
The USGA and Topgolf® have launched the first Virtual U.S. Amateur on the World Golf Tour (WGT) game. The game is available on the popular WGT Golf app, WGT.com and usga.org, offering fans an...
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Jul 12, 2018Media Statement from USGA CEO, Mike Davis
Sarah Hirshland informed me this week of her plans to take the helm of the U.S. Olympic Committee, a position for which she is both well-equipped and strategically positioned to undertake. To have...
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Jun 25, 2018
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 23, 2018) - The USGA is excited to welcome golf fans from around the world to Colorado Springs, Colo., for the 39th U.S. Senior Open Championship, scheduled for June...
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Jun 12, 2018USGA Celebration of Champions to be Played Today at 4:30 p.m.
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (June 12, 2018) - The USGA will host the Celebration of Champions, an inaugural four-hole golf exhibition honoring winners of the 2017 USGA championships today at 4:30 p.m....
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Jun 11, 2018Celebration of Golf’s Ultimate Test Hosted at 38 Topgolf Locations
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (June 11, 2018) - The action of the 118th U.S. Open Championship is coming directly to sports fans through a live viewing experience at all 38 Topgolf venues across the...
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Jun 11, 2018USGA Celebration of Champions to be Played Tuesday at 118th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (June 11, 2018) - The USGA today announced the pairings for the USGA Celebration of Champions, a four-hole golf exhibition honoring the winners of 2017 USGA championships. The...
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Jun 10, 2018Interactive Technology, Golf Playing Experiences, and a Variety of Rewards Highlight Expanded Offerings for Fans
Attending a U.S. Open is an awe-inspiring experience, from seeing the world's greatest players up close to walking an iconic venue to witnessing another chapter in the game's illustrious history...
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Jun 7, 2018
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (June 7, 2018) - The USGA has filled U.S. Open week with can’t-miss, on-site activities for fans of all ages at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., from June 11-17.
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Jun 5, 2018
CHARLESTON, S.C. (June 5, 2018) – The Greater Charleston community will have the opportunity to experience elements of the U.S. Women’s Open Championship during the coming month through the...
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Jun 5, 2018March 2019 gathering will advance the Association’s strategy to help facilities and golfers around the world
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (June 5, 2018) – Furthering the organization’s commitment to invest in innovative research, invite broad discussion about the game and deliver impactful technological...
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Jun 4, 2018
Visual content of the 118th U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying and content previewing the U.S. Open Championship are available on the USGA’s Digital Archive. These assets, to view and download, are...
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May 31, 2018Player Tracking, Real-Time Highlights, Live Streaming Video, Ticket Upgrades Among 2018 Offerings
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 31, 2018) – The USGA has released an update to the official U.S. Open mobile app which will provide both on- and off-site fans the ultimate digital complement to...
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May 29, 2018Important Media Links and Information for Championship Week
**** MEDIA ALERT **** SHOAL CREEK, Ala. (May 29, 2018) - Media can find complete information on the 73rd U.S. Women's Open Championship, including media interview transcripts, fan alerts, player...
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May 25, 2018
Liberty Corner, N.J. (May 25, 2018) – In preparation for the 118th U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., the USGA, in conjunction with the town of...
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May 24, 2018
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 24, 2018) - The USGA is excited to welcome golf fans from around the world to the Birmingham, Ala., area for the 73rd U.S. Women’s Open Championship, scheduled for May...
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May 23, 2018Announcement Comes During U.S. Open Trophy Visit to Deloitte
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 23, 2018) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Deloitte announced the renewal of a multiyear professional-services partnership that extends their...
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May 16, 2018First-of-its-Kind Interactive Timeline Includes Historic Videos, Photos and Statistics
Building on a track record of innovative "firsts" in the digital presentation of its most renowned championship golf property, the USGA, in association with Rolex, has launched the U.S. Open...