USGA.ORG | The official home of the United States Golf Association
WEBThe United States Golf Association oversees the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and other championships, the rules of golf, handicapping, sustainable course management, and more.
The USGA: About Us
WEBAbout the USGA. 'By attracting the world’s best players to compete on the game’s greatest courses and provide outstanding experiences for players and fans alike.'. 'By collaborating with The R&A to write, interpret and educate on the four sets of rules that define the game globally.'. 'By distributing innovative products and services to ...
USGA Championship Schedule
WEBSep 21-26. Kinloch Golf Club. Manakin-Sabot, Va. Independence Golf Club. Midlothian, Va. Results Shop. Here is the schedule for the 2024 USGA Championship season as well as dates for all future USGA championships that have been officially announced. Find links to scoring, tickets, hospitality, and official championship merchandise.
Get a Handicap - USGA
WEBA Handicap Index provides every golfer – regardless of age, gender or skill level – with a universal measure of playing ability under the World Handicap System™. Need to renew your Handicap Index? Have your Handicap ID (e.g., GHIN #) and email address associated with your account ready. When you sign up for a Handicap Index through USGA ...
2023 Rules of Golf Resources - USGA
WEBNov 7, 2022 · 2023 Rules of Golf Resources. Learn more about the 2023 updates to the Rules of Golf below. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to the Rules Department any time at rules@usga.org or 908-326-1850.
2024 U.S. Amateur Golf Championship - USGA
WEBAug 15, 2012 · The official home of the 2024 U.S. Amateur Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club (Chaska, Minn.) and Chaska Town Course (Chaska, Minn.) from August 12-18. Watch the best amateur golfers in the world vie for the championship. Get tickets, view the leader board, highlights, stories, and more!
Golf's New Rules: Resources - USGA
WEBDistance-Measuring Devices (DMDs) This graphic is from 2019 Rules - update for 2023 Rules coming soon. Explore additional resources on the Rules of Golf including the USGA Hard Card, Rules Clarifications, Green-Reading …
USGA Apps
WEBUSGA Deacon. Mobile app to help golf course owners and operators to manage their course. The app features daily application logging, connectivity to measurement devices and advanced weather functionality. Download for iOS. Download for Android.
Course Handicap™ and Playing Handicap™ - USGA
WEBWhen playing a recreational round, all you need to know is your Course Handicap, which is the number used to adjust hole scores for net double bogey. A Course Handicap calculator can be found here. However, if you’re playing in a format for which a handicap allowance has been applied for equity (for example, 85% in four-ball stroke play), you ...
Key Changes to the Rules of Golf Set to Take Effect in 2023 - USGA
WEBNov 7, 2022 · The new Rules will go into effect on January 1, 2023. The 2023 edition continues the modernization process, with an emphasis on both inclusion and sustainability. For the first time, the modified Rules for players with disabilities have been fully incorporated into the playing rules without the need to adopt a local rule.