U.S. Women’s Open gets huge purse increase and exciting new venues
The U.S. Golf Association announced Friday the purse will nearly double this year to $10 million, by far the richest in women’s golf and challenging top prizes in women’s sports.
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USGA, R&A introduce Model Local Rule to further limit use of green-reading materials
This local rule is intended only for the highest levels of competitive golf and, even then, only for competitions where it is realistic for the committee to undertake an approval process for yardage books.
The R&A and USGA introduce new rule option for limiting club length
Brooke Henderson is one of the leading professionals that routinely uses a driver longer than 46″.
Who’s kicking himself most after the U.S. Open?
This week the Round Table picks the player kicking himself the hardest after the U.S. Open, debates Torrey Pines as a U.S. Open test and green reading books.
USGA announces special exemption for Phil Mickelson into the 2021 U.S. Open
Mickelson, 50, is a six-time U.S. Open runner-up, most in championship history, and has recorded ten top-10 finishes in 29 appearances.
USGA cancels U.S. Open qualifying in Ontario due to COVID-19 restrictions
Qualifying was scheduled to take place at Cherry Hill GC, TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley and Rattlesnake Point
One course to play for the rest of your life
This week the panel debates the value of Pro-Ams on the PGA Tour, Mike Whan heading up the USGA and one course to play for the rest of your life.
The R&A and USGA modernize Amateur Status Rules
“We understand and value how important amateur status is for the millions of golfers at every age and skill level who enjoy competitive events at their home courses.”
USGA names former LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan as its new CEO
His transition follows an impressive 11 years at the helm of the LPGA, during which the organization experienced historic growth in virtually every aspect of the business.
