USGA impresses with playable course for Shinnecock US Open
A memo was sent to players shortly after the second round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills on Friday. The message from the USGA indicated: “For Saturday and Sunday, the golf course is being set up for progressively firmer conditions, targeting a green speed of 11.0 on the USGA Stimpmeter.” You could interpret that […]
Golf fans are upset over poor US Open course conditions as the USGA softens Shinnecock.
Concerns Over Shinnecock Hills at the U.S. Open After the first round of the 126th U.S. Open, many golf enthusiasts expressed dissatisfaction with Shinnecock Hills. The course seemingly had its challenges altered for the players, prompting some to feel it was unfair. As the event unfolds in Southampton, questions are once again being raised about […]
Trump commends the decision to roll back golf ball regulations by the USGA
USA 250: Bobby Jones Bobby Jones, born on March 17, 1902, in Atlanta, Georgia, is celebrated as one of the greatest amateur golfers ever. Demonstrating talent from a young age, he reached the third round of the U.S. Amateur at just 14. Remarkably, he won 13 major tournaments, a record that still stands and was […]
Trans Golfer Files Lawsuit Against LPGA and USGA to Participate in Women’s Competitions
Transgender Golfer Sues LPGA and USGA A transgender golfer has initiated a lawsuit against the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the United States Golf Association (USGA) due to their regulations that prevent men who have undergone puberty from participating in women’s events. The LPGA has recognized the lawsuit and stated that they will allow […]
USGA gives LIV Golf ‘major’ route back to mainstream
You may or may not have noticed, but the first tournament of Liv Golf for the 2025 season was scheduled to begin on Thursday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As you may have heard of it, on Wednesday, the USGA announced the top players in Liv Golf, offering a direct path to a male major championship. […]