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USGA Members are essential to the success of our vision to create a more welcoming, sustainable and accessible game for all golfers. By funding research and innovation to foster the sustainability of golf courses. By supporting investments in junior golf. By preserving the heroes and history of the ...
Hastings, Sparks Share 36-Hole Lead in Argentina - USGA
2 days ago · Justin Hastings of the Cayman Islands and Peru’s Patrick Sparks co-lead at 8-under-par 136 at the midway point of the Latin America Amateur Championship at Pilar Golf Club. Hastings and Sparks sit one shot ahead of Erich Fortlage of Paraguay and Jose Antonio Safa of Mexico. The second round ...
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The support of USGA members is essential in helping the USGA serve the game on both local and national levels. Members, like you, play a pivotal role in the growth and development of the game by funding USGA programs that benefit golfers everywhere. Your generosity directly contributes to the future ...
Get a Handicap - USGA
How to get a Handicap Index. Since its founding in 1920, the Green Section has led the USGA’s efforts to improve golf course playing conditions and sustainability through research, education, course consulting, technology tools and championship agronomy.
Why I Strive for Excellence Rather Than Perfection - USGA
Nov 18, 2024 · Striving for perfection might sound good, but in the naturally imperfect world of golf course maintenance, being a perfectionist can lead to problems. In this article, superintendent Chris Tritabaugh explains how focusing on excellence rather than perfection helps his team prioritize and deliver outstanding results at Hazeltine National with a high level of job satisfaction.
Do “Winter Rules” Really Exist in the Rules of Golf? - USGA
6 days ago · This content was first published in Golf Journal, a quarterly print publication exclusively for USGA Members. To be among the first to receive Golf Journal and to learn how you can help make golf more open for all, become a USGA Member today. Winter is upon us, which means many courses across the ...
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Since its founding in 1920, the Green Section has led the USGA’s efforts to improve golf course playing conditions and sustainability through research, education, course consulting, technology tools and championship agronomy.
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Honoring the Past and Embracing New Beginnings: Goals for 2025 …
2 days ago · Since its founding in 1920, the Green Section has led the USGA’s efforts to improve golf course playing conditions and sustainability through research, education, course consulting, technology tools and championship agronomy.