Boatwright Summit – a trip back in time, and forward to the future

[caption id="attachment_4058538" align="alignright" width="2560"] USGA CEO Mike Whan speaks to the class of the 2025 Boatwright Intern Summit at the United States Golf Association in Liberty Corner, N.J. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Copyright USGA/Jason E. Miczek)[/caption] Nestled within central…

Looking Back: It’s been 10 years since the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay

[caption id="attachment_4057368" align="alignright" width="2560"] Remember this? The grandstands surrounding the 18th green at Chambers Bay during the 2015 U.S. Open. The size of the crowds was so epic, the USGA still, 10 years later, uses photos of this gallery on…

Jessica Lenihan – Superintendent by Choice

[caption id="attachment_3719397" align="alignright" width="600"] Jessica Lenihan[/caption] by Jim McCabe Anyone who’s played the Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort in Northern Idaho likely is amazed by its famous island-green par-3 14th hole. Talk to Jessica Lenihan, who worked at the…

Andrew and Michael Putnam: Brothers in Arms at U.S. Open

[caption id="attachment_3387844" align="alignright" width="2560"] Andrew Putnam had his older brother Michael caddying for him at this year’s U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. (USGA/Kathryn Riley)[/caption] Playing in his fifth U.S. Open last week at Los Angeles Country Club, Andrew…

Preview: U.S. Open Final Qualifying at Tacoma C&GC

The field of 55 players has been announced for the WA Golf-hosted U.S. Open Final Qualifier on Monday, June 5th at Tacoma Country & Golf Club in Lakewood, Wash. [caption id="attachment_3359228" align="alignright" width="800"] Tacoma Country & Golf Club[/caption] Click here…

Heather Schapals working the grounds at Chambers Bay

by Steve Waxman In the second week of August, the best 156 female amateur golfers in the world will gather at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. to begin their pursuit of the 122nd U.S. Women’s Amateur. The course will,…

Allred Medals in U.S. Open Local Qualifying at Gold Mountain

Bremerton, Wash. – Jason Allred of Gig Harbor, Wash. shot 6-under par 66 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 78 players who competed today in U.S. Open Local Qualifying at the Olympic course at Gold Mountain Golf…