These terms have overlapping meanings but can be defined through these three examples of using the club in a manner not allowed by the Rule: A player holes a short putt by striking the ball with the ...

The USGA Experience and World Golf Hall of Fame will be extending the hours of the building on Monday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Admission will be free to all veterans and their family members ...

Education and training are essential components to creating programs and events for Minor Athletes that are supportive, safe, and free from emotional, physical and sexual abuse and misconduct. The ...

Please click below to read through frequently asked questions about the USGA Safeguarding Program. Our intent is to update the FAQs as questions and situations arise. Please be sure to check back ...

The Prevention Policies set forth the standards of conduct and proactive measures that all Adult Participants must follow when interacting with minor athletes, including one-on-one interactions, ...

The USGA Safeguarding Program includes required background screening for adults who have regular contact or authority over Minor Athletes who are part of U.S. National Development Program or any USGA ...

Anyone can report any known or suspected Safeguarding Program violations to the USGA. Violations include any Prohibited Conduct, including child abuse, sexual misconduct, emotional or physical ...

Animal HoleAnimal Hole: Any hole dug in the ground by an animal, except for holes dug by animals that are also defined as loose impediments (such as worms or insects).(...Continued), Ground Under ...

How often your morning is affected by frost delays depends not just on the weather, but a variety of factors. Here’s what every golfer should know about frost: Golf course turf is normally resilient ...

If you have ever examined a scorecard or posted a score for handicap purposes, you have probably seen the terms Course Rating™ and Slope Rating™. While most golfers know they pertain to course ...

Mack Edwards of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Sahana Mantha of Charlotte, North Carolina, have been named the 2024 recipients of the USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award, the United States Golf ...