There is no longer a penalty for merely touching the line of play on the putting green (the term “line of play” applies everywhere on the course including the putting green, and the term “line of putt ...

Learn more about the 2023 updates to the Rules of Golf below. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to the Rules Department any time at rules@usga.org or 908-326-1850.

The U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally will serve as the kickoff for the inaugural Pathways Launch internship class, an industry-wide initiative designed to expand the pipeline of golf’s next ...

During the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, you’re going to hear the name kikuyugrass quite a bit, but most golfers have probably never played on this ...

Effective from Jan. 1, 2010, the USGA adopted additional specifications for grooves and punch marks in the impact area of irons, wedges, fairway woods and hybrids. The additional specifications are ...

12.2 Playing Ball in Bunker 12.2a/1 – Improvement Resulting from Removing Loose Impediment or Movable Obstruction from a Bunker When removing a loose impediment or a movable obstruction from a bunker, ...

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Putting green construction is complicated. These videos serve as a supplement to the USGA Recommendations for a Method of Putting Green Construction and Tips for Success documents. They highlight each ...

Purpose of Rule: Rule 12 is a specific Rule for bunkers, which are specially prepared areas intended to test your ability to play a ball from the sand. To make sure you confront this challenge, there ...

Video - Course Handicap Explained Video - Find Your Target Score Video - Playing Handicap Explained Video - Handicap Allowances How the WHS™ Works - Course Handicap and Playing Handicap Article - ...

The World Handicap System includes the Rules of Handicapping and the Course Rating System. Its purpose is to enhance the enjoyment of the game of golf and to give as many golfers as possible the ...

USGA Members are essential to the success of our vision to create a more welcoming, sustainable and accessible game for all golfers. By funding research and innovation to foster the sustainability of ...