The Equipment Rules contain the comprehensive Rules, specifications and guidelines to assist equipment manufacturers and designers, tournament officials, players and other interested parties in ...

All-Time USGA Champions, Records and Notes (2026 Media Guide) ...

In order to establish and maintain a Handicap Index, a player must be a member of an authorized golf club. Most golf courses, public and private, are authorized. Check out the links below to explore ...

Q: Why do I need to create a digital profile with a unique email address to log into the GHIN Mobile App and ghin.com? A: To ensure data security and golfer privacy, golfers need to create a digital ...

Purpose of Rule: Rule 16 covers when and how you may take free relief by playing a ball from a different place, such as when you have interference by an abnormal course condition or a dangerous animal ...

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a-Nancy Porter, 6th hole, Winged Foot G.C. (East Course), Mamaroneck, N.Y., 1972 a-Nancy Porter, 16th hole, Rolling Green G.C., Springfield, Pa., 1976 a-Amy Geithner ...

What are the changes associated with Phase 2 of the USGA Handicap Review Tool? Which reports should a golf club run to identify any individual players who may require a Handicap Review?

The following resources have been created to assist with the rollout of the USGA Handicap Review Tool. Additional documentation will be added periodically.

Rules of Handicapping ...

U.S. Handicapping StatisticsBased on data through October 31, 2025 This page is best viewed on desktop or in landscape mode on mobile devices.

Sand Valley Resort, in Nekoosa, Wis., has been chosen by the USGA as the host site for four USGA championships, beginning with the U.S. Mid-Amateur in 2026. The 2029 U.S. Junior Amateur, 2030 U.S.