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Clarifications of the Rules of GolfUpdated July 1, 2025 New additions will normally be updated on a quarterly basis each January, April, July, and October and the next quarterly update will be in ...
USGA Fantasy Flip Presented By Ally Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS PROMOTION. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID ...
The USGA's new Rules of Golf will go into effect on January 1, 2023. Explore additional resources on these changes here.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) is accelerating its work toward a more sustainable game with the deployment of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment toward reducing golf’s use of ...
Based on current CDC guidance, the COVID-19 Temporary Rules Guidance is no longer in effect. This means the modifications to the Equipment Rules and the Rules of Handicapping are no longer in effect ...
Major ChangesThe following are the main changes to the Rules of Golf that took effect on January 1, 2019. The items covered on this page are organized into nine categories. Within each individual item ...
The Model Local Rule is intended for use only in elite competitions and, if adopted, will have no impact on recreational golf.
Danny Woodhead, who went from undrafted free agent to a 10-year career in the NFL, talks about his USGA debut in the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship and love for the game.
World Handicap System resources dedicated to the 2024 revision.
From inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open items to pants worn by legendary champion Gary Player, the USGA Museum acquired a plethora of top artifacts in the past year.
A new USGA App developed by corporate partner Deloitte will now provide enhanced user experiences for all USGA championships and Cup competitions.