LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (July 29, 2020) – In partnership with the state of New York, the USGA announced today that due to ongoing health and safety concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 120th U.S. Open Championship, scheduled Sept. 14-20 at…
For the competitive player, 2020 has been an interesting year. While other activities for the amateur athlete – soccer, softball, flag football, basketball, etc. – are on the downswing as their fields of play have gone silent during this “Age…
The Governor’s office has provided us with the following updates related to the guidelines and restrictions on golf in Washington state: Golf Restart, Phase 1.5 and Phase 2 Requirements have been revised to ALLOW people from different households to share…
by Mike Trostel, USGA The specter of COVID-19 has permeated all aspects of our lives. From its devastating impact on lives and livelihoods to its disruption of everyday life, this virus has upended everything in its path, including the 2020…
by Hunki Yun, USGA Director, Business Development, Regional Affairs The good news is that golf is back in all 50 states. The bad news is that many courses are operating with a reduced maintenance staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 18, 2020) – The USGA announced several updates to its 2020 championship schedule today, as the organization continues to reconfigure its season due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The 120th U.S. Women’s Amateur, scheduled for Aug. 3-9 at…
The Golf Alliance of Washington is pleased to announce that effective immediately (May 15, 2020), foursomes will now be included in the Governor's order regarding the operation of golf courses that are currently in Phase I. Click here for Golf…
As seen on the WJGA website. Given the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order made by Governor Inslee, the Washington Junior Golf Association will be closing its office through May 31st. The WJGA will continue to operate remotely, checking voicemails/emails. The…
Many of our golf courses are asking for official documentation that proves some of the Phase 1 modifications. The Governor’s office was going to update the Phase 1 document, but we are now being told they cannot promise that they…
The Governor’s office has provided Washington Golf with the following updates related to the guidelines and restrictions on golf in Washington state: People from the same household can share a cart. Golf courses in counties that have been approved for…
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (May 6, 2020) - The PGA of America announced today that the 2020 Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championships have been canceled, (more…)
PGA Jr. League’s commitment to player and coach safety necessitates the elimination of national and regional tournaments that require air travel. Accordingly, PGA Foundation, Inc. (dba PGA REACH) has announced that the 2020 PGA Jr. League Championship and Postseason have…
CEO/Executive Director of Washington Golf Troy Andrew joined Portland sports radio station 1080 The FAN over the weekend to talk about the reopening of golf courses in Washington state. (more…)
(WEST PALM BEACH, FLA, 01 May 2020) On June 2nd, Women’s Golf Day will bring together some of the leading names in golf in a virtual celebration of the game, whilst raising essential funds for the global response to the…
Due to the continued uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the Golf Restart COVID-19 Requirements and Regulations announced on Monday by Governor Jay Inslee (more…)
Governor Jay Inslee of Washington announced today that golf courses throughout the state of Washington will be allowed to reopen on May 5, 2020. (more…)
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 24, 2020) – The USGA announced today that due to the continued uncertainty surrounding the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, several additional changes have been made to the 2020 championship season schedule (more…)
Washington Governor Jay Inslee was recently interviewed on the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show on Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR to discuss the possibility of golf courses being allowed to re-open (more…)
As seen on the PGA TOUR website. With additional time needed to ensure PGA TOUR tournaments are staged in the most safe and responsible manner possible given the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the PGA TOUR is announcing further schedule modifications for…
The Golf Alliance of Washington has delivered a letter to the Governor's office this morning urging him to consider how golf can be part of the solution to bringing Washington and Washingtonians back to a good state of well-being once the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order is lifted. (more…)
6 April 2020, St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has decided to cancel The Open in 2020 due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and the Championship will next be played at Royal St George’s in 2021. (more…)
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 3, 2020) – The USGA today announced that due to the evolving dynamics of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 75th U.S. Women’s Open, originally scheduled for June 4-7 at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas, has been postponed to Dec. 10-13. (more…)
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (April 1, 2020) – The USGA and The R&A today announced that due to the evolving dynamics of the global COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions to international travel, the 2020 Curtis Cup Match has been postponed. (more…)
As seen on the USGA site The USGA stands with our entire golf community during this time. We all love the game for the escape it provides, and it is our great hope that we will all be able to…
WA Golf is monitoring the current COVID-19 situation very closely from our state and local authorities as well as the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). We care deeply about the health, safety and well-being…