USGA Web Site Re-Launches With New Look


May 10, 2004
E-mail address: mediarelations@usga.org

Changing Your Resolution

With the new 1024 x 768 model, there is the chance that you may have to alter your screen's resolution. It's a matter of a few clicks and simple to do:

For PC Users:

Right click the mouse on your desktop. Select 'Properties' from the menu, choose 'Settings' and select 1024 x 768.

For Mac Users:

Click on the apple iconatop the screen, choose 'System Preferences,' select 'Displays,' then pick 1024 x 768.

Far Hills, N.J. - A new and improved USGA Web site, www.usga.org , launched today and coincides with U.S. Open Media Day at Shinnecock Hills (N.Y.) Golf Club.  The 13-month project was guided by the principle of making the site easier to navigate while streamlining, organizing and tightening the presentation.

With the assistance of @tmosphere, the Web site design arm of BBDO, the New York-based advertising agency the USGA uses for its public-service announcements, the site was overhauled and retooled with an emphasis on polishing the look without compromising any of the vital content or the USGA's graphic standards.

Site visitors - whether they are interested in Rules, the Green Section, Championships, Equipment Standards or Grants - will now find a more efficient way to surf.  A "bread-crumbs-style" collapsible navigation bar on the left side of each page shows where a particular user has visited.  A revamped search engine that is powered by Google technology is also new.Based on overwhelming data, resolution is now 1024x768, a growing trend in the Web industry.

"Printer-friendly pages" have been added to satisfy Mac and PC users, as well as flash images for aesthetics.  And download time has been improved.

Any questions should be directed to Ken Klavon, Web Editor at kklavon@usga.org .