More golfers maintained handicap indexes, and they posted more scores than ever in the World Handicap System. Which states ...

The USGA has received a donation of memorabilia related to Charlie Sifford, a pioneer of the game who was the first Black player to compete on the PGA Tour and the first Black member inducted into the ...

In 2025, artifacts added to the USGA Golf Museum & Library vast collection originated from three different centuries and included everything from iconic artwork to items used by USGA champions. These ...

Despite opposition from professional players, USGA commissioner Mike Whan said Wednesday that the governing body is "full speed ahead" on its plan to "roll back" the golf ball. Whan spoke with ...

The USGA has been looking for a new television deal once its current contract with NBC expires in 2027. And after exploring the market, it appears like the US Open and other championship events aren’t ...

Judy Bell, the USGA’s first female president, died Monday at her home in Colorado. She was 89 years old. Bell was an accomplished amateur golfer and businesswoman who served as USGA president from ...

Ellen Fuson Port, who attended North Kansas City High School and now lives in St. Louis, has been honored as the recipient of the U.S. Golf Association’s Bob Jones Award for 2026. The award, amateur ...

After a brief flirtation with the media rights market, the USGA realized its best move was to double down on its current relationship, signing a 6-year extension with NBC Universal and Versant that ...

The future host of the 2028 U.S. Senior Women's Open and the 2034 U.S. Senior Open will close for renovation in 2027.

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