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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... Show 5 10 25 50 100 per page Subscribe Customize email notifications and never miss an update from USGA! Email alerts » Media Contacts Beth Major - Managing Director, Commmunications & Content » Julia Pine - Senior Director, Communications & Content » USGA Partners About us Careers Contact Us Privacy Policy About Our Ads Terms Of Use Accessibility GET ALL OF USGA Continuous updates, streaming, tee times, scoring, and much more! © 2023 United States Golf Association. All Rights Reserved. FOLLOW US © 2023 United States Golf Association. All Rights Reserved.