In 2014, the USGA celebrated its 120th anniversary as the national governing body for golf in the United States, its territories and Mexico. A lot of history has been made in the first 120 years, and ...

Since its founding in 1920, the Green Section has led the USGA’s efforts to improve golf course playing conditions and sustainability through research, education, course consulting, technology tools ...

General Guidance Notes- Contracts - Accepting Compensation for Use of Name, Image and Likeness - Compensation Provided by an Event Sponsor or Organiser Related to Performance in That Event - ...

RULES Rule 5: Rule 5.2: 5.2b/3 - Application of Penalty for Practising on Course Before Round in Stroke Play Rule 5.2b explains when a player is not allowed to practise on the course before a round in ...

Overview of Key Changes - Resources Three Key Changes - Infographic "World Handicap System: Three Key Changes" Article Change Summaries for the 2024 Revision to the WHS™ Explainer Video: New Treatment ...

Note: These guidelines assume an altitude less than 2,000 feet/610 metres above sea level. As par reflects the score a scratch player is expected to score on a given hole, it may also be appropriate ...

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 ...

Appendix C: Handicap Allowances Handicap allowances are designed to provide equity in different formats of play, over both 9 holes and 18 holes. Handicap allowances are applied to the unrounded Course ...

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(iii) Full Version.For reference by the player to whom the record belongs, the Handicap Committee and those involved in dispute resolution, and which can be used to support all aspects of the World ...

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The USGA has been committed to working collaboratively with organizations across the industry to lead the responsible return and continued operation of golf during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have ...