Tag: USGA

Pictured here: Cole Thompson, Zach Nicoludis, Paul Jacobs. (Photo courtesy of the USGA)

100 years young: The USGA Green Section

August 18, 2020 By
Despite reaching its 100-year anniversary, the USGA’s Green Section is too busy adapting to golf courses’ ever-changing needs to celebrate its centennial. ...

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The USGA joined more than 100 sports organizations to advocate for greater environmental responsibility. (Photo: USGA)

USGA on joining the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Initiative

June 6, 2020 By
The United States Golf Association (USGA) joined 100-plus organizations in becoming a signatory of the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Initiative. ...

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Golf industry responds to coronavirus

May 28, 2020 By
Editor’s note: We will continue to update this post as information becomes available.   Updated May 28, 2020 Back2Golf updates Operations Playbook The industrywide Back2Golf initiative has updated its Operations Playbook (version 3.0) to help lead the responsible return of ...

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USGA finalizes 2020 championship schedule

May 19, 2020 By
USGA made several updates to its 2020 championship schedule, as the organization continues to reconfigure its season due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The 120th U.S. Women’s Amateur, scheduled for Aug. 3-9 at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md., ...

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USGA joins United Nations Sports for Climate Action Initiative

May 11, 2020 By
As part of its mission to champion and advance the game of golf and to actively engage in the sustainability effort across the sports landscape, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has joined more than 100 organizations in becoming a ...

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USGA launches $5M relief fund for allied state and regional golf associations

April 13, 2020 By
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has established an emergency relief fund for its 59 Allied Golf Association (AGA) members with an investment of up to $5 million. The funding will come in the form of grants to help ensure ...

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