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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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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 ...

What you should know - In 150 words or less Your Handicap Index is a portable number that represents your demonstrated golfing ability. It is based on your past scores relative to the difficulty of ...

About GHIN The Golf Handicap & Information Network® (GHIN) is a service offered by the USGA to golf associations worldwide. GHIN is one of the largest handicap management tools in the world, serving ...