Learn more about the leadership of the United States Golf Association, as well as the USGA's non-profit mission, vision statement, and our annual awards, given to individuals who impact golf at the ...

What’s a Handicap Index? A Handicap Index is a measure of your demonstrated playing ability - in other words, your potential. It doesn’t reflect your average score - instead it’s calculated from your ...

Thomas Pagel is the USGA’s Chief Governance Officer, a title he assumed in 2018 after overseeing the Rules of Golf and Rules of Amateur Status teams for seven years. In his current role, he adds ...

This USGA Green Section Collection contains articles, videos and infographics related to the care and maintenance of bunkers. These materials will help superintendents provide the best possible bunker ...

USGA, Golf Handicapping, Golf Handicap App, Handicap Golf, Handicap Index, Slope, Rating, World Handicap System ...

This USGA Green Section Collection was assembled to supplement the September 2, 2016 issue of the USGA Green Section Record (vol. 54, issue 17) and provides material on the importance of golf course ...

All-Time USGA Champions, Records and Notes (2026 Media Guide) ...

· Reducing raking frequency – By only raking areas where sand has been disturbed, instead of completely raking all bunkers every day, superintendents can focus their limited staff and budgets on areas ...

The resources below have been created to educate golfers on the 2024 updates to the World Handicap System, which went into effect in the United States on January 16th, 2024.

What did you announce today and why is it so important? We’re updating the speeds used to test golf balls for the first time in 20 years. The game has evolved significantly during that time and it’s ...

Over the past eight years, The USGA and The R&A have raised concern about distance increases and the long-term consequences of failing to address this consistent trend. Through a series of formal ...

Taking divots is a normal part of any round of golf. Making our best effort to repair our divots should also be a routine part of the game. Spending a little time to properly repair our divots makes a ...