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USGA 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. The U.S. Open will be held at the fabled course for the sixth time on June […]
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13 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 conducted by the United States Golf Association from May 30-June 2, 2019, at […]
Read moreLIBERTY 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 significantly damaged club, except in cases of abuse. Under the Local Rule, a club is “broken or significantly damaged” if it meets the following conditions: the shaft breaks into […]
Read more Golfers can apply to play in the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Senior Women’s Open beginning tomorrow LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 19, 2019) – Entry applications for the 119th U.S. Open, 74th U.S. Women’s Open, 40th U.S. Senior Open, and 2nd U.S. Senior Women’s Open will be available beginning Feb. 20 atchamps.usga.org. “In total, the USGA received […]
Read more February 14, 2019 The USGA Amateur Status Committee has ruled that amateur golfer Lucy Li breached Rule 6-2 of the Rules of Amateur Status by participating in an Apple Watch “Close Your Rings” advertisement campaign. Following that determination, the Committee carefully reviewed the facts and circumstances surrounding the breach in order to determine the appropriate penalty for Ms. Li. As […]
Read moreThe USGA And The R&A Release 2018 Driving Distance Report LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Jan. 29, 2019) – The USGA and The R&A have released the 2018 Annual Driving Distance Report, containing driving-distance data from seven men’s and women’s professional golf tours around the world. This is the fourth annual distance report issued by the game’s governing bodies, completed […]
Read more 39th U.S. SENIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP June 28-July 1, 2018, The Broadmoor (East Course), Colorado Springs, Colo. ussenioropen.com Monday, June 25 WITHDRAWAL – John Daly, Dardanelle, Ark. JOHN DALY has withdrawn from the 2018 U.S. Senior Open Championship on Monday, June 25 because of a knee injury. Daly, who was fully exempt and was expected to play in […]
Read more USGA, PLAY9 Program Fifth Year of Program to Feature Community Events Near USGA Championships LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 8, 2018) – As part of its ongoing efforts to grow the game within local golf communities, the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced plans to celebrate the fifth year of its successful PLAY9TM program. Since its debut in 2014, PLAY9 has focused […]
Read more USGA Accepts Nearly 1,600 Entries for 73rd U.S. Women’s Open Championship 11 Past U.S. Women’s Open champions set to compete LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 27, 2018) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has accepted 1,592 entries for the 73rd U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which will be conducted May 31-June 3, 2018, at Shoal Creek in Alabama. It will be the […]
Read more USGA Accepts More Than 9,000 U.S. Open Entries for Seventh Consecutive Year Multiple winners Tiger Woods and Ernie Els are among 12 past champions exempt for the 118th championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 26, 2018) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has accepted a total of 9,049 entries for the 2018 U.S. […]
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