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Field Set For 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur
A full field of 72 golfers have confirmed for the 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) to be held April 3-6. The top 43 eligible amateurs from the World Amateur Golf Rankings have accepted invitations to compete. The field includes players from 18 countries and six continents, including two of the last three champions in […]
Pinehurst No. 10 To Open In April…No. 11 Coming Soon
By Len Ziehm with Pictures By Joy Sarver Pinehurst is truly the “Cradle of American Golf’ and continues to grow. The Pinehurst Resort has announced that it will open Pinehurst 10, in April next year. Soon after, the USGA will open Golf House Pinehurst in July, with the World Golf Hall of Fame to be […]
DP World Tour Opens Doors to PGA Tour Members
By Fred Altvater With many of its biggest names defecting to the LIV Tour the DP World Tour has lacked star power at their events. It appears that the PGA Tour, who has a strategic alliance with the DP World Tour, will allow easier access to European Tour events for their members. Full membership to […]
Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Golf
By Brian Verdugo We are witnessing an artificial intelligence (Ai) revolution in our everyday lives. Some people are excited, while others are skeptical and concerned about a future dominated by machines. Even if you’re not ready to adopt the technology – it’s a good time to start wrapping your arms around the topic, as Ai […]
Is USGA’s Proposed MLR DOA?
By Ed Travis A letter penned by the PGA of America and sent to the USGA and The R&A may have sealed the fate of the Model Local Rule (MLR) placing limits on the carry distance of golf balls played by elite professional and amateur golfers. The two-page letter signed by Seth Waugh, CEO of […]
USGA Names Chris Zambri Head Coach For National Development Program
The United States Golf Association (USGA) created the National Development Program to help amateur golfers succeed by delivering competitive opportunities, plus support and training to develop American golf talent and reduce financial burdens. The program provides education, experiences and mentorship to help athletes achieve success at every level and is committed to fostering a positive […]
USGA Proposes to Limit Golf Ball
By Fred Altvater In addition to hosting the United States Open, the Women’s U.S. Open, Men’s and Women’s U.S. Amateurs, plus 10 other national golf championships, the United State Golf Association (USGA) oversees and occasionally fine tunes the rules of golf. The USGA, along with The R&A have served notice, that in their vigil […]
Team Scotland Defeats Team USA
Team Scotland narrowly edged out Team USA in the inaugural Team USA versus Team Scotland Amateur Golf Championship held at the Charleton Estates Golf Club in Fife, Scotland. Team USA had built a one-point lead after the first round, but was not able to hang on as the Scottish team made a torrid comeback on […]
Tom Doak to Design Pinehurst Resort’s 10th Course
New Golf Course at ‘The Cradle of American Golf’ Slated to Open in 2024 Pinehurst Resort will break ground on its first new golf course in nearly three decades, and it will be designed by Michigan resident, Tom Doak, one of the most respected and decorated golf course architects of the modern era. Located […]
Golf Nation: A New Kind of Golf Channel
By Fred Altvater For those golf fans that just can’t get enough and are tired of the same old, same old from the current golf networks, GolfNation.com will soon unveil its new video website complete with original content. Golf Nation will feature shows with former President of the PGA of America, Suzy Whaley, as well […]