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 ...

The USGA Green Section explains how to properly repair ball marks.

Scoring, articles, photos, videos and all content related to the 2021 U.S. Amateur Championship, conducted by the USGA at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club.

There is no longer a penalty for merely touching the line of play on the putting green (the term “line of play” applies everywhere on the course including the putting green, and the term “line of putt ...

New USGA research, combined with a growing effort by golf facilities, reveals a formula for an improved golfer experience.

The USGA's new Rules of Golf will go into effect on January 1, 2023. Explore additional resources on these changes here.

Downloadable ResourcesOverview of the Rules Modernization Initiative: Goals, Changes and Process for Implementation in 2019 ...

1. Purpose of this Paper The proposed new Rules retain the stroke-and-distance procedure as the only relief option for a ball that is lost outside a penalty area (formerly known as a water hazard) and ...

A new USGA App developed by corporate partner Deloitte will now provide enhanced user experiences for all USGA championships and Cup competitions.

World Handicap System resources dedicated to the 2024 revision.

Sand Valley Resort, in Nekoosa, Wis., has been selected by the USGA to host four future amateur championships, starting with the 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur.

Major ChangesThe following are the main changes to the Rules of Golf that took effect on January 1, 2019. The items covered on this page are organized into nine categories. Within each individual item ...