The Latest Breaking News from USGA

Golf’s Governing Bodies Detail World Handicap System Changes

The R&A and USGA announced the first refreshing of the World Handicap System since its launch in 2020

Golf Monthly · Nov 8, 2023

Updates to World Handicap System feature inclusion of short courses, new scoring method

“With these revisions we’re very much continuing to evolve to meet the game where it's moving."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2023

New Costco Kirkland Signature Driver Spotted

A brand new Kirkland Signature driver has appeared on the USGA's list of Conforming Driver Heads

Golf Monthly · Nov 6, 2023

Everything to know about the 2023 Men’s World Amateur Team Championship in Abu Dhabi

Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Men's World Amateur Team Championship.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 17, 2023

Sarah Gallagher defeats Brenda Kuehn to win 2023 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur

The Women's Senior Am was 36 holes of stroke play followed by six rounds of match play.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2023

U.S. Women’s Open among four USGA championships headed to The Country Club

The 2045 U.S. Women’s Open will be the first ever held at The Country Club.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2023

Big names highlight the field at Golfweek International Senior Invitational

There are 28 teams from the United States, three from Europe and one from Canada.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2023

With husband Steve at the Ryder Cup, Nicki Stricker competes in first USGA event in 31 years

“The shots I hit good or bad, the scores I shoot good or bad, don’t define me."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2023

As Tom Weiskopf’s last design opens in Utah, his first is hosting USGA event in Arizona

"It's a real showcase for Tom and the club."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 29, 2023

The U.S. Senior Open is heading to Ohio in 2026. Could Tiger Woods be participating?

Woods turns 50 on Dec. 30, 2025, enabling him to narrowly meet the minimum age requirement for entry into the U.S. Senior Open.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 26, 2023