Tag: USGA
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USGA, LPGA update gender policies
In separate announcements that came in tandem, the USGA and LPGA both sent out releases Wednesday updating their respective gender identity policies. Here is how they both read … From the USGA: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has introduced a new Competitive Fairness Gender Policy, set to take effect for the 2025 championship season.
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JUNE 2024 – GWAA NEWSLETTER
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Tiger Woods Named USGA’s 2024 Bob Jones Award Recipient
By the USGA LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 2, 2024) – The United States Golf Association has selected Tiger Woods as the recipient of this year’s Bob Jones Award, the USGA’s highest honor, in recognition of his commitment to sportsmanship and respect for golf’s time-honored traditions. Woods, a 15-time major champion and nine-time USGA champion, has
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Final Six Players Named to U.S. Walker Cup Team
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Aug. 20, 2023) – Nick Gabrelcik, 21, of Trinity, Fla.; Austin Greaser, 21, of Vandalia, Ohio; Stewart Hagestad, 32, of Newport Beach, Calif.; Ben James, 19, of Milford, Conn.; Dylan Menante, 22, of Carlsbad, Calif.; and Preston Summerhays, 19, of Scottsdale, Ariz., were named to the 2023 USA Walker Cup Team by
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Pine Valley Golf Club To Host 2034 Curtis Cup Match
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (July 5, 2023) – Pine Valley Golf Club, in Pine Hill, N.J., will host the 2034 Curtis Cup Match, the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced today. The venerable golf club has previously hosted the 1936 and 1985 Walker Cup Matches. “We are committed to bringing our championships to the finest golf
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Jupiter Hills Club to Host Two More USGA Championships
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 30, 2023) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Jupiter Hills Club, in Tequesta, Fla., will be the host site for two USGA championships: the 2027 U.S. Mid-Amateur and the 2032 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur. This will be the third and fourth USGA championships held at the club. “The
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Rose Zhang Given Exemption into U.S. Women’s Open
This from the USGA: Rose Zhang, of Irvine, Calif., has been granted a special exemption by the USGA into the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which will be conducted July 6-9 at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links. The 20-year-old, who was previously exempt prior to turning professional, is set to make her fifth consecutive appearance
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Johnny Miller Named Bob Jones Award Recipient
From the USGA. LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 11, 2023) – The United States Golf Association has selected Johnny Miller as the recipient of this year’s Bob Jones Award, the association’s highest honor that recognizes character, respect and a commitment to sportsmanship in the game of golf. “Johnny’s contributions to our game are significant, and honoring
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Annika Sorenstam Accepts Exemption into U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach
This appears on the USGA website: Three-time U.S. Women’s Open champion Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, has accepted a special exemption into the 78th U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which will be conducted July 6-9 at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links. Sorenstam, 52, won the 1995, 1996 and 2006 U.S. Women’s Open Championships as well as seven