United States Golf Association (USGA)

Where does golf fit into the complicated water equation? It’s a question that the USGA has been prioritizing for more than 100 years through research aimed at improving golf course playing conditions as well as sustainability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ex2pYxkW

In both our New Jersey and Pinehurst offices, USGA staff say “thank you” to those who served our country in the military.   Our Veterans employee resource group collaborated with the local Departments of Veterans Affairs to host appreciation events, connecting veterans with eligible benefits and providing a tour of military memorabilia in the USGA Golf Museum & Library. 

“This place is special and the people around here have known that for a long time. Partnership made this project happen and the fact we’re putting shovels in the ground today is awesome.”   More than a year after announcing a major renovation to Maggie Hathaway Golf Course in Los Angeles, CEO Mike Whan joined Collin Morikawa, golf architect Gil Hanse, leaders from the SCGA and the local community for an official groundbreaking ceremony. The course is set to reopen in 2025. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDSw5uNU

“There are so many people with disabilities who hadn’t thought about golf before, but now they’re involved.” Anna Kittelson had two primary passions growing up: golf and helping people with disabilities. Starting with her P.J. Boatwright Internship experience with the Golf Association of Philadelphia, she’s turned them into a career. https://lnkd.in/eNbFFwCR

Camp 1894 – Pinehurst Edition! We returned to this year’s U.S. Open site to celebrate a great year, spend time outside the office with teammates and of course, golf!

“The game is really exploding and more importantly, it’s starting to look more and more like the rest of America.”   Two things USGA CEO Mike Whan loves? Playing the game and talking about the game. He recently enjoyed the opportunity to combine the two during a New Jersey State Golf Association member outing at Hominy Hills Golf Course, one of the state’s best public facilities.

The State Junior Program supporting elite junior golfers is expanding! We’re happy to announce that nine new teams will be established in 2025, joining the seven teams launched earlier this year. See if you or a junior golfer you know is eligible to represent your state.

Interested in being part of the next Pathways Internship class at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont? Apply today: https://lnkd.in/ebmTu7xA

"Average golfer" is a term that's thrown around a lot in our industry, but what does it really mean? Thanks to data collected from the 3.2 million golfers in the U.S. who have a Handicap Index®, we have an answer.