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Team Michigan USGA National Development Program Criteria
By Greg Johnson The Team Michigan selections process for junior boy and girl golfers, ages 13-18, has been determined for representation in the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) initiative created by the USGA. A points system and tournaments and qualifiers where junior golfers can earn the points have been selected by a committee of Golf […]
USGA Announces National Junior Golf Team
The USGA has announced the roster for the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team. The U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) that was established in 2023 to create a unified pathway designed to nurture the potential of America’s top players. The 2026 team consists of 12 boys and 12 girls from 10 states representing the country’s elite […]
Brooke Biermann Advanced To Finals At U.S. Women’s Amateur
Making the most of her final amateur event, former Michigan State women’s golfer Brooke Biermann advanced to the final match of the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur held at Bandon Dunes. She was ultimately defeated by Stanford’s Megha Ganne in the championship match. Biermann will try to earn her LPGA Tour card at the Qualifying School this fall. […]
Kim Moore Wins USGA Adaptive Open Again
Kim Moore, from Battle Creek, began the final round three strokes behind the leader, but her steady, solid round moved her past Cassie Sengul to become the first two-time female champion of the U.S. Adaptive Open. She won the inaugural title in 2022 on Pinehurst’s No. 6 course. This year’s U.S. Adaptive Open was contested […]
LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Grows Internationally
From LPGA.com After graduating from college as a standout Division I golfer, Colombian native Catalina (Navarro) Mackelfresh became an LPGA Professional and started teaching in Arizona with Mike and Sandy LaBauve, founder of LPGA*USGA Girls Golf. This unique program specialized in creating girl-friendly environments for girls ages 6-17, ignited her passion for teaching young girls. […]
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 […]