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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 […]
GolfTrainingAids.com Acquires the Putting Arc Product Line
GolfTrainingAids.com, home of the world’s largest selection of golf teaching and training aids, proudly announces that its total-game-improvement platform is now the exclusive owner and distributor of one of golf’s most popular and enduring training aids, The Putting Arc. “The Putting Arc will be added to a line of game improvement products that can be […]
SQAIRZ Launches NEW 3:16 Golf Shoe
The fastest growing golf shoe company in the world SQAIRZ announced the launch of their newest creation the limited-edition 3:16 with portions of the proceeds going to benefit Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people around the world. They have helped meet […]
College Golf Experience Adds Fall and Winter Camps
The College Golf Experience (CGX), a college golf education program with exclusive endorsement from the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), announces new camp events will be held across the country this fall and winter. CGX educates junior golfers, ages 13-18 and their parents about the path to competing in collegiate golf, plus brings them together […]
U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance is Helping Physically Disabled Across the World
The U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) is a national coalition of 40 adaptive golf organizations with one mission, “to make playing golf a reality for 20 million physically disabled individuals who want to play.” Through the USAGA member associations work together to conduct a series of tournaments, provide instruction and serve individuals across all disability […]