Bob Jones won 5 U.S. Amateurs and 4 U.S. Opens in his storied career. Presented annually since 1955, the Bob Jones Award is the USGA's highest honor. The award recognizes an individual who ...

The authorized golf association having jurisdiction in an area is responsible for declaring the duration of any inactive season. Any non-member club of an authorized golf association must observe any ...

How does a piece of equipment get reviewed for conformance? Can I use a wrist brace or wrap to play during a round because of an arthritic or other medical condition?

The USGA Rules Hub contains all of the information and resources you need to learn more about the Rules of Golf.

Learn more about the leadership of the United States Golf Association, as well as the USGA's non-profit mission, vision statement, and our annual awards, given to individuals who impact golf at the ...

This content was first published in Golf Journal, a quarterly print and monthly digital publication exclusively for USGA Members. To be among the first to receive Golf Journal and to learn how you can ...

Bios of the eight members of the 2022 USA Curtis Cup Team.

The Equipment Database identifies golf balls and clubs that have been submitted and evaluated for conformance to the Rules of Golf by the United States Golf Association and/or The R&A. 3) Clubs ...

Effective from Jan. 1, 2010, the USGA adopted additional specifications for grooves and punch marks in the impact area of irons, wedges, fairway woods and hybrids. The additional specifications are ...

Host States and Clubs: 1895 to Present California (39 host sites, 94 championships) Pebble Beach G.L., Pebble Beach (14) 1929, 1947, 1961, 1999, 2018 Amateur 1940, 1948 Women’s Amateur 1972, 1982, ...

In order to establish and maintain a Handicap Index, a player must be a member of an authorized golf club. Most golf courses, public and private, are authorized. Check out the links below to explore ...

The Rules of Amateur Status are effective from January 2022 and the supporting Guidance Notes were last updated as of December 2024.