USGA: Applying Handicap Allowances Under New World System
The following infographic from the USGA explains how and why handicap allowances are recommended for various formats of play to help make the game fair.
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Rules of Golf: Aeration Holes
The spring is here and so is aeration season.
Read moreUSGA to Require Vaccination or Negative Test for Fans at U.S. Open, Women’s Open
The USGA is set to allow a limited number of fans at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines and the U.S. Women’s Open at The Olympic Club.
Read moreUSGA Accepts Nearly 1,600 Entries Into 2021 U.S. Women’s Open
The USGA has accepted nearly 1,600 entries into the 76th U.S. Women’s Open set to be held at The Olympic Club in June.
Read moreUSGA, R&A Announce Significant Rule Changes to Amateur Status
The United States Golf Association and the R&A announced significant changes to the Rules of Amateur Status.
Read moreFormer LPGA Tour Commish Whan Named CEO of USGA
Former LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan has been named the next CEO of the United States Golf Association (USGA).
Read moreMcIlroy Calls USGA’s Distance Report “Huge Waste of Time & Money”
PGA Tour players are continuing to slam the Distance Insight Report put together by the USGA, as well as, the R&A.
Read moreBoston Author Peter May Taps GolfNewsRI to Promote New Book “The Open Question”
GolfNewsRI will work with legendary Boston sports writer Peter May on the promotion of his new book, “The Open Question.”
Read moreUSGA Changes to Handicap System Take Effect Next Week
The USGA’s changes to the handicap system (GHIN) for the 2021 season take effect next week.
Read moreNantucket’s Sankaty Head Golf Club to Host 2021 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
Nantucket’s Sankaty Head Golf Club will host the 2021 U.S. Mid-Amateur, the USGA announced on Monday.
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