by Tom Cade, Editor This June, Lexis Withers will be very busy at the 2024 U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C., a USGA staffer happily managing the newest class of USGA Pathways Interns, opening the doors of opportunity in the golf…
Angela Zhang Angela Zhang of Bellevue, Wash. has been selected by the United States Golf Association (USGA) for its inaugural U.S. National Junior Team. Zhang is on the 18-player roster that will represent the country’s elite junior golf talent who…
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The R&A and USGA will update the testing conditions used for golf ball conformance under the Overall Distance Standard (ODS), which will take effect from January 2028. The decision aims to reduce the impact increased hitting distances have on golf’s…
Inactive score posting season begins in Washington Golf territory on November 15th and runs until March 1st. WA Golf is one of 41 golf associations in the U.S. that has an inactive posting season during the winter months. This is…
The USGA and The R&A have announced the first update to the World Handicap System™ (WHS™) as part of an ongoing review of the Rules of Handicapping™ and Course Rating System™ with a continued emphasis on accuracy, consistency and equity.…
Wendy Ward’s name is inscribed in the USGA Hall of Champions at the USGA Museum. (USGA/Matt Rainey) Part of the magic of the U.S. Senior Women’s Open is those who’ve already made history have a chance to add another entry.…
John Schroeder has quietly become the Rules official and volunteer on which foundations are built Since 2009, John has volunteered as a Rules official for hundreds of championships, tournaments, NCAA events and USGA qualifiers all over the U.S. Pictured: John…
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) Playing in his fifth U.S. Open last week at Los Angeles Country Club, Andrew Putnam of University Place,…
Two local players are teeing it up this week at the U.S. Open, being held at Los Angeles Country Club. Andrew Putnam plays a shot during a practice round at the 2023 U.S. Open. (Robert Beck/USGA) Andrew Putnam of University…