The USGA and The R&A have announced proposals for significant changes to the Rules of Amateur Status that govern the game worldwide. These proposals result from a modernization initiative that has identified a clear need to bring the Rules up…
The USGA announced that Mike Whan will join the organization this summer as CEO, and will become the eighth top executive in USGA history. Last month, Whan announced his intention to step down as LPGA Commissioner in 2021, after his organization…
Fir State Golf Club was established in 1947 at Seattle’s Jefferson Park Golf Course to combat discriminatory practices and, at the same time, to promote access to golf within the minority community. An important part of the club’s mission was…
The USGA and The R&A are re-engaging with the golf industry on the Distance Insights project, which aims to help achieve a more sustainable long-term future for golf. The governing bodies are issuing specific Areas of Interest to help mitigate continuing distance increases and three proposed changes to the…
The Spokane Golf Show has pivoted to an online show running February 1-28, 2021. Check out the Great Northwest Online Golf Show (FREE ADMISSION) for great golfing deals and offers from courses around the Northwest. And enter daily for the 28…
The Governor’s office has provided updates related to golf operations in Washington under the state’s Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery plan. (more…)
Beginning in 2021, the USGA will launch a digital profile requirement for all users accessing GHIN.com and the GHIN Mobile App. (more…)
South Sound native and "trainer" to local celebrity golfer The Golfing Gorilla, Tom Tuell passed away on December 6, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. He was 70. Tom was a lifelong South Puget Sound resident, attending Washington, Hunt,…
2020 was a great year for golf in WA Golf territory. Golfers took the course in record numbers as the game experienced a significant surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
Zack Shriver birdied the second playoff hole Friday to beat Dylan Newman and win Event No. 4 of the PGA Tournament Series at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (more…)
