Revised golf ball testing conditions to take effect in 2028

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…

Wendy Ward chasing history at U.S. Senior Women’s Open

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.…

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

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,…

Rise, Then Shine 

Dana Kimble’s self-propelled entry into the game shows a way for others   by Tom Cade, Editor  Everyone has a story of how they got into the game. Here, then, is Dana Kimble’s story.   Kimble was not at all into golf…

Boatwright Intern Alex Gilley returns to WA Golf after USGA summit

A group photo of Boatwright interns as seen at the 2023 USGA Boatwright Intern Summit in Liberty Corner, N.J. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Copyright USGA/Jonathan Kolbe) The USGA welcomed its largest class of P.J. Boatwright Jr. interns to the…