The support of USGA members is essential in helping the USGA serve the game on both local and national levels. Members, like you, play a pivotal role in the growth and development of the game by ...

The authorized golf association having jurisdiction in an area is responsible for declaring the duration of any inactive season. Any non-member club of an authorized golf association must observe any ...

How does a piece of equipment get reviewed for conformance? Can I use a wrist brace or wrap to play during a round because of an arthritic or other medical condition?

Rules of Handicapping ...

Bob Jones won 5 U.S. Amateurs and 4 U.S. Opens in his storied career. Presented annually since 1955, the Bob Jones Award is the USGA's highest honor. The award recognizes an individual who ...

This championship serves to inspire golfers of all abilities while spurring those with disabilities to take up golf, making the game better for the future. Each year, this championship unearths ...

Course Ratings are based on normal playing conditions, but the difficulty of a golf course can vary substantially from day to day, due to: Course conditions, Weather conditions, and/or Course set-up.

The Herbert Warren Wind Award honors outstanding contributions to golf literature. Established in 1987, the Herbert Warren Wind Award recognizes and honors outstanding contributions to golf literature ...

Q. I can’t find my ball after searching for three minutes – what are my options? A. If you can’t find your ball within three minutes, it is lost. Because it is lost, you must return to the spot of ...

The following resources have been created to assist with the rollout of the USGA Handicap Review Tool. Additional documentation will be added periodically.