New documentary is the USGA’s first film produced for network television; one-hour feature to make U.S. premiere Sunday, June 17 at 2 p.m. EDT on NBC Far Hills, N.J. – The United States Golf Association announced the production of “1962 U.S. Open: Jack’s First Major,” the USGA’s first-ever film produced for network television. The one-hour… Continue reading →
PHOENIX (March 26, 2012) – PING today became the first major golf company to introduce a USGA-approved adjustable-length belly putter shaft. The adjustable putter shaft, offered exclusively with the Nome™ 405 putter, allows the player to self-adjust the length within a 9-inch range to optimize performance. “At PING, custom fitting is our priority, and with… Continue reading →
Far Hills, N.J. (Oct. 24) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) and The R&A today announced joint revisions to golf’s Rules of Amateur Status. Coinciding with the four-year review of golf’s 34 playing Rules, the Rules of Amateur Status are now revised and presented together by the USGA and the R&A for the first… Continue reading →
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club (R&A), in conjunction with the USGA, have issued several rule revisions including one that should bring a smile to most of us! Golfers will no longer be penalized if their ball moves after it has been addressed. Rule Rule 18-2b. Ball Moving After Address “A new Exception is added… Continue reading →
Far Hills, N.J. (Oct. 19, 2011) – The USGA Nominating Committee today announced the nomination of Glen D. Nager, of Washington, D.C., to serve a one-year term as president of the United States Golf Association (USGA). The election of officers and the 15-member USGA Executive Committee will take place Feb. 4, 2012, at the USGA’s… Continue reading →