FAQ - General USGA Questions
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What is the difference between the USGA and the PGA or the LPGA? top
The USGA is the not-for-profit governing body of the game of golf. Existing to preserve and protect golf's tradition, this organization monitors the rules of golf and equipment standards in an effort to ensure that skill rather than technology represents the essence of the game. The USGA also conducts turfgrass and environmental research, maintains a National Handicap and Course Rating System and preserves an extensive collection of golf memorabilia at its museum and library. On behalf of all golfers, both amateur and professional, the USGA conducts three Open championships each year -- Men's, Senior Men's and Women's - and 10 Amateur championships.
The PGA (the Professional Golfers Association of America) and the LPGA (the Ladies Professional Golf Association of America) are organizations of individual professional golfers. Both the PGA and LPGA conduct tournaments for their members. Also, members of these associations provide expert golf instruction and are involved in a number of other local activities. The USGA has a close working relationship with these organizations.
How can I contact the PGA of America, the PGA Tour or the LPGA? top
PGA of America
100 Avenue of the Champions
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 33418
407-624-8400
fax: 407-624-8448
http://www.pga.com/home |
PGA Tour
112 TPC Boulevard
Ponte Verde, Fla. 32082
904-285-3700
fax: 904-285-7913
http://www.pgatour.com |
LPGA
100 International Golf Drive
Daytona Beach, Fla. 32124-1092
Phone: (386) 274-6200
Fax: (386) 274-1099
http://www.lpga.com |
I'd like to play on the PGA Tour or the LPGA Tour. Should I contact the USGA for an application? top
No. The professional tours are sponsored by the PGA Tour and the LPGA. Please contact them at the addresses found above.
Where can I watch USGA championships? top
Each year a number of USGA championships are televised. ESPN and NBC typically televise the U.S. Open, the U.S. Women's Open and the U.S. Senior Open. The 10 amateur championships are broadcast on NBC, ESPN or the Golf Channel.
Can I purchase or obtain the television broadcast coverage of USGA championships from the USGA? top
No. The television broadcast coverage of USGA championships is not for sale to the public. The USGA produces highlights each year for the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and the U.S. Senior Open and may be ordered by calling the USGA Order Department at (800)336-4446 or online at the USGA Publications Web site at www.usgapubs.com.
Where can I write to Arnold Palmer? top
Arnold Palmer has been the Volunteer National Chairman for the USGA Members Program since its inception. He undoubtedly has done a tremendous amount for the game of golf. Mr. Palmer can be reached at the following address:
Arnold Palmer
Volunteer National Chairman
USGA
PO Box 746
Far Hills, N.J. 07931
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