During the course of the year, the USGA Museum and Library, located in Liberty Corner, N.J., acquired a number of artifacts, books and other memorabilia for its vast collection. Here is a look at the ...

As cooler fall weather establishes itself across much of the country, golfers in some states will find their golf season move from “active” to “inactive” as it pertains to their Handicap Index®. What ...

The USGA Nominating Committee has released its 2025 Executive Committee slate, which is again led by Fred Perpall of Dallas, Texas, who will be serving his final year as USGA president. Kevin Hammer ...

The holiday season is here and the USGA has you covered with the best gifts from our shop! Check out our best items below, which features the USGA's Official Outfitter, Peter Millar, two USNDP – USA ...

Purpose of Rule: Rule 17 is a specific Rule for penalty areas, which are bodies of water or other areas defined by the Committee where a ball is often lost or unable to be played. For one penalty ...

Play the course as you find it and play the ball as it lies. Play by the Rules and in the spirit of the game. You are responsible for applying your own penalties if you breach a Rule, so that you ...

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.org, you’ll receive membership to your local Allied Golf ...

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Just because golf season is over doesn’t mean courses don’t still need regular attention. The maintenance team makes routine course checks throughout the winter looking for damage, debris or any ...