On Feb. 6, 1971, Rear Admiral Alan B. Shepard Jr. closed out his moonwalk with one of the most famous golf shots of all time. Shepard, an avid golfer, hit two balls using his makeshift Wilson Staff ...

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Each hole must be measured to the nearest yard/metre, for each set of tees from a permanent distance marker, in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Course Rating System and only by a ...

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In 2025, artifacts added to the USGA Golf Museum & Library vast collection originated from three different centuries and included everything from iconic artwork to items used by USGA champions. These ...

In 1948, the USGA inaugurated the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, for players under the age of 18, to determine the best junior golfer in the United States. In 2016, the USGA made a significant ...

New additions will normally be updated on a quarterly basis each January, April, July, and October and the next quarterly update will be in early April 2026. - If a sprinkler head is popped up, the ...

In 1981, the USGA inaugurated the U.S. Mid-Amateur, a national championship for golfers at least 25 years of age. Before the Mid-Amateur's arrival, the post-college player found himself at a ...