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Governing bodies propose model local rule for golf balls in elite competitions

The R&A and USGA have proposed a Model Local Rule (MLR) that gives competition organisers the option to require use of golf balls that are tested under modified launch conditions to address the impacts of hitting distance in golf.

Governing bodies propose model local rule for golf balls in elite competitions

USGA announces start of US Open qualifying

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that online entry applications will be available beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 9 a.m. EST, for the 123rd U.S. Open Championship, to be played from June 15-18 on The Los Angeles (Calif.) Country Club’s North Course.

USGA announces start of US Open qualifying

Fitzpatrick licking his lips for US Open defence after sneak peek at LA Country Club

Matt Fitzpatrick is licking his lips at the thought of another firm and fast U.S. Open when he defends his title at Los Angeles Country Club in June.

Fitzpatrick licking his lips for US Open defence after sneak peek at LA Country Club

USGA launches GS3 "smart ball" to measure green speed, firmness, smoothness and trueness

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the launch of GS3, a state-of-the-art golf technology tool that calculates putting green speed, firmness, smoothness and trueness – all with one device. 

USGA launches GS3 "smart ball" to measure green speed, firmness, smoothness and trueness

Harrington holds off Stricker to win US Senior Open; Meadow tenth in PGA

PÁDRAIG Harrington survived a final-round charge by his Ryder Cup nemesis Steve Stricker to win the US Senior Open and his first senior Major by a shot at Saucon Valley Country Club in Pennsylvania.

Harrington holds off Stricker to win US Senior Open; Meadow tenth in PGA

Leona Maguire upbeat after first sub-par US Women’s Open round — "Today is a big step forward for me"

Leona Maguire declared she'd taken "a big step forward" as she birdied two of her last three holes at Pine Needles Lodge to break par for the first time in a US Women's Open.

Leona Maguire upbeat after first sub-par US Women’s Open round — "Today is a big step forward for me"
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USGA finalises US Curtis Cup side

The USGA has finalised the eight-player roster for the 2022 USA Curtis Cup Team, as four women were selected on Friday to join the four previously named players. The 42nd Curtis Cup Match will be held June 10-12 at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa.

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USGA finalises US Curtis Cup side

Oakland Hills awarded six USGA Championship including US Open in 2034 and 2051

Historic Oakland Hills Country Club, in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has been selected as the host site for the 2034 and 2051 U.S. Open Championships as well as four additional prestigious USGA amateur championships, starting in 2024.

Oakland Hills awarded six USGA Championship including US Open in 2034 and 2051

USGA announces 109 Qualifying sites for US Open

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 15, 2022) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced local and final qualifying sites for the 122nd U.S. Open Championship. The U.S. Open will be contested at The Country Club (Championship Course), in Brookline, Mass., for the fourth time from June 16-19, 2022.

USGA announces 109 Qualifying sites for US Open

Great Britain and Ireland confident of choosing competitive Walker Cup side

The R&A is confident it can overcome the problems produced by the COVID-19 pandemic and select a competitive Great Britain and Ireland side to take on the United States in the Walker Cup at Seminole from May 8-9.

Great Britain and Ireland confident of choosing competitive Walker Cup side

McIlroy favours bifurcation but says Distance Insights Report "huge waste of time and money" and "reeks of self-importance"

Rory McIlroy last night launched a withering attack on golf’s governing bodies when he branded the new Distance Insights Report “a huge waste of time and a huge waste of money.”

McIlroy favours bifurcation but says Distance Insights Report "huge waste of time and money" and "reeks of self-importance"

Rory struggles as Reed hits the front and Mad Scientist finds major formula

Bryson DeChambeau suggested only "the Gods" know if his "bomb and gouge" strategy will yield a US Open win but Rory McIlroy may need some divine intervention to end his six-year major drought after crashing to a second-round 76 at a punishing Winged Foot.

Rory struggles as Reed hits the front and Mad Scientist finds major formula

Sugrue lands late invitation for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open

Just hours after saying he’d jump at the chance to tee it up in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, Mallow Amateur James Sugrue has been handed a late invitation to tee it up at Galgorm Castle next week.

Sugrue lands late invitation for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open