Tag Archives: USGA
USGA Is Looking For A FEW Good Young Interns
From USGA.org As golf continues to grow the demand for qualified staff at golf clubs has increased tremendously. The United State Golf Association (USGA) is helping to funnel emerging talent to a broad range of job opportunities that exist in the game. This year the USGA had 323 interns enrolled and directed their recruiting efforts to […]
GAM members invited to play Oakland Hills North Course
GAM members are invited to play Oakland Hills North Course the same week as the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. Celebrating its 100th Anniversary, the North Course will be set in pristine national championship conditions, providing a memorable test of your game. On Friday, July 26, the shotgun start will commence at 10:00 AM on […]
U.S. Junior Amateur to Be Held at Oakland Hills
The U.S. Junior Amateur will be held at Oakland Hills Golf Club July 22-27. This is the fifth time the championship has been held in Michigan. The University of Michigan Golf Course hosted the juniors in 1948. The junior amateur returned to the Lochmoor Club in 1962, Pine Lake Country Club, in 1980 and finally […]
The U.S. Open Returns to Pinehurst No. 2
There are a multitude of questions heading into the 124th U.S. Open that will be held on famed Pinehurst No. 2 later this month. -Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele captured the first two major titles of 2024, but will they add a U.S. Open Trophy to their collections? -Tiger Woods will give it one more […]
2024 USGA Qualifiers Schedule Finalized
GAM.org The GAM will be conducting over a dozen 18-hole qualifiers for national championships. All registration for USGA Qualifiers, as well as entry eligibility information, can be found at USGA.org. GAM tournament and GAM Golf Day registration starts Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. The GAM Tournament and GAM Golf Day schedules can be viewed on […]
Michigan Amateur Champions To Receive USGA Exemptions
By: Greg Johnson The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced that exemptions for state championships like the Michigan Men’s and Women’s Amateur Champions will be awarded exemptions into the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Women’s Amateur. Likewise, the winners of the Michigan Girls’ Junior State Amateur and Boy’s Junior State Amateur Championships will earn exemptions into […]
Who is Trying to Kill Golf Quicker……LIV or USGA?
By Fred Altvater Since 2020 the golf industry has experienced a resurgence of popularity and golf course owners are experiencing the highest levels of profitability they have ever seen. Women and juniors are taking up the game in record numbers and tee sheets at golf courses are filled with enthusiastic golfers. The golf equipment and […]
Michigan Golfer Wins USGA Women’s Mid-Am Championship
By Fred Altvater Kimberly Dinh, of Midland, won her first USGA National title by overcoming a 3-down deficit to defeat the 2017 USGA Mid-Amateur Champion, Kelsey Chugg. The 2023 Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship was hosted by Stonewall Golf Club near Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia. “In college, I never really played in any USGA events, […]
USGA Names Chris Zambri Head Coach For National Development Program
The United States Golf Association (USGA) created the National Development Program to help amateur golfers succeed by delivering competitive opportunities, plus support and training to develop American golf talent and reduce financial burdens. The program provides education, experiences and mentorship to help athletes achieve success at every level and is committed to fostering a positive […]
Proposed USGA Rollback Making Waves
Last month the USGA took another step and gave ‘notice and comment’ to golf fans and the golf industry that they are proceeding with plans to reduce the distance a golf ball can fly for professionals and elite amateurs. Given more athletic golfers and advancements to golf equipment, elite golfers can consistently drive over 300 […]