Tag Archives: USGA
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 […]
When They Were Young
By Lee Pace Ben Hogan was a 30-year-old journeyman when the PGA Tour came to Pinehurst in March 1940. Hogan had been playing for eight years and didn’t have a win to show for it. He was out of money — and confidence. If he didn’t crack the winner’s circle that year, he was going […]
Inaugural Ohio Adaptive Open Crowns Winners
By NorthernOhio.Golf The Ohio Adaptive Open was held earlier this month at Cleveland Metropark’s Seneca Golf Course with several winners recognized. The U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) has been holding regional, national and international tournaments for several years. The United States Golf Association (USGA) studied their format and last year held the first-ever […]
U.S. Women’s Open Columbus Qualifier Results
July 6-9, the 78th U.S. Women’s Open will be held at Pebble Beach for the first time. The USGA has been making a conscious effort to hold their women’s championships at iconic venues and there certainly is no course that fits that designation like Pebble Beach. A record 2,107 women registered to qualify at one […]
Gianna Clemente & Avery Zweig Win USGA’s Women’s 4-Ball Championship
Originally from Warren, Ohio, Gianna Clemente and her partner, Avery Zweig, from Texas, became the youngest duo to win the U.S. Women’s Four-Ball Championship last month at the Home Course in DuPont, Washington. Clemente started off the year with a win at the South Atlantic Amateur (The Sally), one of the most prestigious women’s amateur […]
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 […]
Did Ben Hogan Really Win Five U.S. Opens?
By Mike May As we look forward to the 2023 U.S. Open that will be held at the Los Angeles Country Club, June 15-18, we want to look back at 1953, one of the greatest seasons in major championship history. It was 70 years ago that Ben Hogan won three of golf’s four major […]
USGA Announces Rules Changes Effective in 2023
From USGA.org The USGA and The R&A unveiled a regular update to the Rules of Golf as they continue to make the Rules easier to understand and apply. The new Rules will go into effect on January 1, 2023. The 2023 edition continues the modernization process, with an emphasis on both inclusion and sustainability. For […]
Carano & Angelo Earn Another Trip to USGA Four-Ball Championship
NorthernOhio.Golf John Angelo and Marcus Carano earned their third straight trip to the U.S. Amateur Four Ball Championship by besting Andrew Bailey and Kevin Carlin in a 7-Hole playoff. Both teams tied for second place at seven-under par in the qualifier held at Catawba Island Club. Carano drained a 30-foot putt to end the drama. […]