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.”
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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.
Is Jordan Spieth ready to win again?
This week the Round Table comments on a sizzling performance by Jordan Spieth at the Waste Management Phoenix Open and weighs in on the latest distance debate.
Golf Associations announce golf equipment research topics and proposed changes
Research topics include potential Local Rule and review of club and ball specifications to help mitigate continuing distance increases
USGA Advances Pivotal Work to Chart a Sustainable Future for Golf Courses and the Game
Industry-wide collaboration prioritizes the game’s environmental and economic sustainability
Mike Davis to retire as CEO of USGA so he can build golf courses
Davis will join a new firm with Tom Fazio II, nephew of legendary golf course designer Tom Fazio.
USGA Announces Plans for Golf House, Test Center and 5 U.S. Opens at Pinehurst
“There is no better place for the USGA to plant new roots than the Home of American Golf,” said Mike Davis, CEO of the USGA.
USGA finalizes 2020 championship schedule, eliminates qualifying
The cancellation of qualifying for the US Open dramatically changes the tournament, which used to be hailed as the “most democratic”
US Women’s Open has been rescheduled to December
To account for reduced daylight given the move to December, two courses will be used for the first two days of the tournament.
