Understanding Pace of Play Video Series A six-part video series explaining how golfers and facilities alike can help improve golf's pace of play ...

In order to establish and maintain a Handicap Index, a player must be a member of an authorized golf club. Most golf courses, public and private, are authorized.

When you hit a shot that you think might result in a lost ball or in your ball coming to rest out of bounds, you have the option of playing a provisional ball to save time.

Conforming Club and Ball ListsThe Equipment Database identifies golf balls and clubs that have been submitted and evaluated for conformance to the Rules of Golf by the United States Golf Association ...

FAQ - Golf History QuestionsFAQ - Golf History Questions If this section does not answer your particular question, please post your Golf History questions here .

Scoring, articles, photos, videos and all content related to the 2021 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, conducted by the USGA at Sankaty Head Golf Club, in Siasconset, Mass., Sept. 25-30.

FAQ - What is a Score Differential™ and how is it calculated? FAQ - How is a Handicap Index® Calculated? FAQ - I always play the same tees. Is my Handicap Index "established" from that set?

Scoring, articles, photos, videos and all content related to the 2022 U.S. Women's Amateur, conducted by the USGA at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash., August 8-14.

Below are common questions related to the Rules of Amateur Status. The Rules in their entirety, including Guidance Notes, can be found at www.usga.org/amateurstatus ...

The USGA Golf Museum and Library is located near the intersection of Interstate 78 and Interstate 287. The Museum is a 30-minute drive from Newark Liberty International Airport and approximately one ...

The Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) is a service offered by the USGA to golf associations worldwide.

What you should know - In 150 words or less If you're new to the system and posting your initial three scores to establish your Handicap Index®, the maximum hole score you can post is par + 5. Once ...