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2011 USGA News

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| Feb 14, 2015
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December

November

Course Care: Feathery Competition On Golf Courses
LINKS Magazine's A Simpler Game: The 10 Golden Rules
Golf Journal: History Of Golf Instruction (Part II)
Course Care: Turfgrass Disease Diagnosis
USGA Ambassador Sorenstam Visits Harlem School
Museum Moment: Dey's Vision Documented In Personal Papers
Members Share Nicklaus Stories At USGA Education Series Event
Nicklaus Recalls USGA Championship Moments At Members Event
Golf Journal: The History Of Golf Instruction (Part I)
Martis Camp To Host 2013 U.S. Junior Amateur 
Six-Time USGA Champ Hollis Stacy To Be Enshrined In World Golf Hall Of Fame
USGA Museum To Celebrate Golfer For The Ages
Rules School: Balls And Clubs
Course Care: Strip 'Em Bare
Ko First Female Recipient Of McCormack Medal
Course Care: Don't Just Tease Your Collars
Golf Journal: One-Track Mind
Museum Moment: 'Black Knight' Fueled Success Through Determination, Fitness
Grossman Recipient Of 2012 Joe Dey Award
PGA Of America, USGA Team Up With Boys & Girls Clubs
Course Care: What To Do About Lost Grass
Holtgrieve Appointed 2013 USA Walker Cup Captain

October

USGA Celebrates Handicap System Centennial At Baltusrol
Golf Journal Archives: The ABCs Of Bunker Play
The Effects Of The 2011 Drought
Special Holiday Offer From USGA For 2012 U.S. Open Tickets
Crombie's Decorative Art Shows Growing Appeal Of Golf In 20th Century
Experts Explain: I Am Standing On A Cart Path: Do I Get Relief?
Experts Explain: Course Maintenance During A Drought
History Of Handicapping (Part IV): The Rise Of The Slope System
A 'Zero Waste' Golf Course: Is It Possible?
Sorenstam Named Recipient Of 2012 USGA Bob Jones Award
USGA, R&A Announce New Rules Of Golf For 2012
Revisions To The Rules Of Amateur Status
Edwards Reappointed GB&I Walker Cup Captain
Golf Journal: Tillie, I Won The Whole Thing!
1903 Exhibition Matches Set Stage For International Competition
USGA Announces 2012 Executive Committee Nominations
History Of Handicapping (Part III): The USGA Takes The Lead
Adventure Of Being Marlene Streit
Warrior Open 'Moving' Experience
Rules School: Evolution Of The Rules Of Golf
Golf Journal Archives: A Long Walk Toward The Dawn
Museum Moment: Curtis Sisters Wear Out U.S. Women's Amateur Competition
History Of Handicapping (Part II): Increasing Demand
Course Care: Aesthetics Should Not Trump Playability
Faces Of The USGA: Ross Galarneault
Discovering The Poetry Of Golf
Golf Journal: Bob Jones' First Retirement
Fay To Captain USA Spirit International Team
History Of Handicapping: Part I
Georgia Defends USGA Women's State Team Championship
Museum Moment: Symbol Of Annika's Historic Week
NCR C.C. Awarded 2013 USGA Women's State Team
Rules School: The Evolution Of Rule 12-2
Course Care: Excessive Earthworm Casts A Problem
Gregory Inspires Women's State Team Golfers

September

Golf Journal: Boiling Three Strokes Into Two
Museum Moment: Glenna Earns Her Stripes In Just 24 Holes
Museum's Online Exhibit Honored
Golf Journal: Two's Company, Three's A (Small) Crowd
Museum Moment: Kennedy Scorecard Collection Spans Continents
Lewis Becomes Oldest U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion
Port Claims Record Fourth U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Title
2014 U.S. Mid-Amateur To Saucon Valley Country Club
Forest Creek Golf Club Lands 2013 U.S. Mid-Amateur
Golf Journal Archives: The Ordeal Of Francis Ouimet
Frohnmayer Wins USGA Senior Women's Amateur
Louis Lee Joins Brother As USGA Senior Amateur Champion
Museum Moment: Holtgrieve's Inaugural U.S. Mid-Amateur Victory
Volunteer Spotlight: Lew Ellen Erickson
Great Britain & Ireland Reclaims Walker Cup
Walker Cup Pays Tribute To 9/11 Tragedy
Golf Journal Archives: Like Father, Like Son
9/11 Tribute: Ken Eichele's Qualifier To Remember
U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying Results
U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Qualifying Results
Golf And The Military Part II
Golf Journal: Informal At First

August

Golf And The Military Part I
Course Care: A Giant Leap Forward
Looking For A Way To Go Home
Final Three USA Walker Cup Spots Named By USGA
Kraft Claims 2011 U.S. Amateur Title
Golf Journal Archives: My Year As Amateur Champion
Museum Moment: Althea Gibson's Pioneering Two-Sport Athlete
Course Care: Better Turf For A Better Game
USGA Senior Women's Amateur Qualifying Results
USGA Senior Amateur Qualifying Results
Golf Journal: Fulfilling A Father's Dream
Jimmie Austin OU G.C. Lands 2013 WAPL
Museum Moment: Schenectady Putter Helped Travers Make His Mark
PGA Announces Results Of Tee It Forward
It's About The Game: Renee Powell And Diversity In Golf
Course Care: Using Turf Fans In The Northeast
Kang Repeats As U.S. Women's Amateur Champion
Three More Players Added To 2011 USA Walker Cup Team
Reaffirming Stance On Self-Correcting Balls
Course Care: Summer Heat Is Hitting Turf Hard
Museum Moment: Trophy Recalls 'Gilded Age' Of Newport
Golf Journal Archives: Sudden Death
Museum Moment: Berning's Knack For Women's Open Success
An Interview With Hall Of Famer Amy Alcott

July

Experts Explain: Tee It Forward Initiative
Browne Claims 2011 U.S. Senior Open Title
Four Players Named To 2011 USA Walker Cup Team
Bob Jones Award Winner Maureen Garrett Dies
Golf Journal Archives: Age Will Out
Museum Moment: Toast Of The Tour: Champagne Tony Lema
2011 U.S. Amateur Qualifying Results
2011 U.S. Women's Amateur Qualifying Results
Spieth Claims 2011 U.S. Junior Amateur
Jutanugarn Wins 2011 U.S. Girls' Junior
Golf Journal Archives: Vintage Jack Nicklaus
Museum Moment: A True Champion: A Mother's Wish Fulfilled
Oakland Hills C.C. Selected To Host 2016 U.S. Amateur
Catching Up With ... 2001 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion Henry Liaw
Golf Journal Archives: Tiger's Tale
It's About The Game: Bill Campbell And Amateur Golf
A U.S. Junior Amateur Tradition Unlike Any Other
GCBAA Joint Workshop To Be Held
Course Care: The First Green Foundation
Ryu Wins 2011 U.S. Women's Open
Golf Journal: Return To Royal St. George's
U.S. Senior Open Qualifying Results
Do Claims 2011 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links
Mills Wins 2011 U.S. Amateur Public Links
U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifying Results
U.S. Girls' Junior Qualifying Results

June

The Triumph Of Babe Zaharias' Life
The Fescue Of Your Dreams
Golf Journal: What Can Hollis Stacy Do For An Encore
Museum Moment: The Hale America National Open
Volunteer Spotligh: Bev Lane At The U.S. Open
Course Care: Putting Green Consistency
Golf Journal: Open Replete With History Of It Might Have Been
Shinnecock Hills Selected To Host 2018 U.S. Open
2011 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Qualifying Results
2011 U.S. Amateur Public Links Qualifying Results
What's New On Redesigned USOPEN.com
Golf Journal: Littler, U.S. Open Finally Make Merger
U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying Results
Bodenhamer Named To Senior USGA Rules Post
USGA Accepts 2,525 Entries For U.S. Senior Open
Museum Moment: Cattle-Car U.S. Open Champion Johnny Goodman
Course Care: Make The Most From Your USGA Visit
Woods To Miss 2011 U.S. Open
Betsy King Leads 2011 U.S. Women's Open Qualifiers
Sisk Qualifies For U.S. Open Again
Torrid Jobe Into U.S. Open; Medalist With Reavie In Ohio
U.S. Women's Open Sectional Qualifying Results
Looking Back: McIntire Wins 1959 U.S. Women's Amateur At Congressional
Golf Journal: Great Moments In The U.S. Open
Museum Moment: Fore! Ike Is On The Tee
A Simpler Game: The Hazards Of Slow Play
U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying Storylines
Splendor In The Grass
Nassau C.C. Lands 2014 U.S. Women's Amateur
Transportation Plan In Place For 2011 U.S. Open

May

Looking Back: Venturi Wins 1964 U.S. Open At Congressional
'Tee It Forward' To Increase Enjoyment Of Game
Paula Creamer's Amazing Adventure
The Lonely Price Of Battle
Golf Journal Archives: Congressional Mettle Of Honor
It's About The Game: The Changing Face Of Golf Course Architecture
Turk Earns Presidents' Leadership Award
Farese Gets Presidents' Leadership Award
Course Care: The First Green Foundation
USGA-PGA Promoting Tee It Forward Initiative
RBS Video With Jack: Divots As Ground Under Repair
Seven Additional Players Exempt For U.S. Open
Simson Can't Pass Up On This Opportunity
Looking Back: Ernie Els Wins 1997 U.S. Open At Congressional
Interview With IGF Executive Director Antony Scanlon
U.S. Open Local Qualifying Results
Golf Journal: The Last Marathon
Museum Moment: The R&A Ballot Boxes
Injured Langer Anxious To Defend U.S. Senior Open Title
Course Care: Make The Most Of Your USGA TAS Visit
Rocco Mediate Talks U.S. Open
Golf Journal: Why Me? A Tale Of 1964
Museum Moment: The White House Putting Green
A Firm And Fast Education: Bandon Trails
RBS Video Series: Jack Nicklaus Discusses Environment And Golf
Nicklaus Featured In New RBS Video Series
Brewer First To Win USGA Championship At Congressional
Video: USGA Events At Congressional Country Club
Hall Of Famer Seve Ballesteros Dies At Age 54
Museum Moment: Reclaiming A Seth Raynor Masterpiece
USGA Accepts 1,295 Entries For 2011 U.S. Women's Open
USGA Test Center Achieves ISO Certification
Former Executive Committee Member Tom Chisholm Dies
Course Care: Audubon Sanctuary Program Turns 20
Video: Graeme McDowell At U.S. Open Media Dayl
Surreal Year For U.S. Open Champion Graeme McDowell
2011 U.S. Open Media Day Transcript
Weekend Tickets For 2011 U.S. Open Sold Out
Getting His Kicks From U.S. Open Qualifying

April

USGA Accepts 8,300 Entries For 2011 U.S. Open
Golf Journal Archives: Pol's Playground
Museum Moment: Leo Diegel And His Magic Wand Putter
Welcoming Wildlife: Wild Turkeys
Do Long Hitters Get An Unfair Advantage?
Volunteer Spotlight: Sheri Erskine
Earth Day: Golf Courses Benefit People, Wildlife
Golf Journal Archives: Congressional And The Open
Museum Moment: Modern American Master - Barnet Still Going Strong At 99
One Man's U.S. Open Rotation Is Complete
1950 U.S. Junior Champion Mason Rudolph Dies
My Home Course: Byron Nelson - Inverness Club
Museum Moment: Jess Sweetser In Golden Age
Course Care: Milestones In Golf, Turf Management
Catching Up With ... 1997 Girls' Junior Champion Beth Bauer Grace
Video: Beth Bauer Grace As A Teacher
Lion Kim Won't Defend APL Title
Eric Lahman Q and A On Course Rating: Part II
1950 U.S. Amateur Champion Urzetta Dies
USGA Amateurs Miss Cut At Masters
Golf Journal Archives: Round Tripper
Davis, Dawson Transcript On Modified Rule
Rule Revised Regarding DQ For Incorrect Score Card
Museum Moment: The First Masters Program
Amateurs Taking In Masters Experience
The Juggling Act Of 3-Time Mid-Amateur Champion Nathan Smith
Congressional Holds Special Place In Weiskopf's Heart
It's About The Game: Mickey Wright Essay
Golf Journal: Sojourn In Augusta

March

USGA Museum: The Back Story
First Tee Of Oakland Teaching Golf ... And Life Lessons
Course Care: Business Value Of Environmental Stewardship
U.S. Amateur Champion Uihlein Claims Georgia Cup
Q&A With Eric Lahman On Course Rating, Part 1
Golf Journal: How To Start The Season
Museum Moment: Take Me Out To The Ballgame
Course Care: Lessons Learned From The New Guys
Finding Their Way Back To Amateur Game
Uihlein Playing In Pro Event
Past USA Walker Cup Player Charles Smith Dies
Course Care: The Good Book
USGA Rules Associates Find Their Calling
USGA Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Lew Blakey
Golf Journal Archives: Golf's Great Losses: Boatwright Jr., Dey Jr.
Museum Moment: Byron Nelson's 11-Tournament Win Streak
Course Care: Coexisting With Coots
Future Dates Of Women's Amateur, U.S. Amateur Changed
Former Executive Committee Member George Bard Dies
"Miracle At Merion" Wins USGA Book Award
Three Inducted Into Black Golf National Hall Of Fame
Handicap Pioneer Dr. Fran Scheid Dies At 90
Golf Journal: As A Rule, I'd Rather Be A Player
Bob Jones: National Champion, Natural Entertainer
Video: Executive Director Mike Davis Q and A
Mike Davis Conference Call Transcript
Nothing Done, Something Gained?
Mike Davis Named Seventh USGA Executive Director
Faces Of The USGA: Women's Committee Chairman Martha Lang

February

Staying On True Path: Don Wright's Journey
Golf Journal Archives: Jim Barnes: A President's Champion
Museum Moment: Golf Blazes A Trail In Hollywood
Professional Pioneer, 1941 Women's Am Champ Hicks Dies
Online-Only Entries For 2011 USGA Championships
Golf Journal Archives: People Of The USGA: Stan Zontek
Neshanic Valley To Host 2012 WAPL
Golf Journal Archives: A First Green For First Golfer
On Same Green Fairway: Ochier's Day In The Sun
Condition Of Competition For Groove Rules Extends To Local Qualifying
Q&A: Implementation Of New Groove Rule
R&A, USGA Launch WAGR Site
Course Care: Getting Through The Winter
USGA Green Section Director Jim Snow Honored By Audubon International
Catching Up With...Inaugural Women's Mid-Am Champ Cindy McConnell
Museum Moment: Patty Berg's Legacy
Golf Journal Archives: Inverness
Museum Moment: Virginia Van Wie's Brilliance
Naturalized Areas: Beauty And The Beast
Video: The Joe Dey Award
Video: Lorena Ochoa And The Bob Jones Award
Hyler Elected To Second One-Year Term As USGA President
Hyler's Speech At Annual Meeting: It's About The Game
USGA Announces Changes To Championship Exemption Categories
R&A, USGA Commence World Amateur Golf Ranking Partnership
Cornett Names 2012 USA Curtis Cup Captain
Rules Of Golf Now Available In Spanish
Golf Journal Archives: Green Is Not Great
Museum Moment: Alan Shepard's Moon Club
Course Care: An Appeal For Return Of Golf Course Etiquette
PGA-USGA Rules Workshops: Learning The Game

January

Golf Journal: President Pooh From Poole
Being A Rules Official: There's Always Something New To Learn
Golf Journal Archives: Ben Hogan Talks Golf
USGA Member Education Series Event At Bay Hill Hits Home Run
The King Holds Court With USGA Members
Museum Moment: Jack Nicklaus Photo Gallery
Course Care: New Insecticides Environmentally Friendly
Golf Journal Archives: Jones Award Winner Tom Watson
Museum Moment: Olin Dutra's Gritty 1934 U.S. Open Win
Laurel Hill G.C. Selected To Host 2013 APL
USGA-Supported Button Hole Course Fulfilling Golf Dreams
Course Care: On Course With Nature
Martha Lang Appointed Chairman Of USGA Women's Committee
Golf Journal Archives: Bob Jones Award Candidates Wanted
Museum Moment: The Tragedy Of John McDermott
GWAA Votes Douglas As 2011 Hogan Award Recipient
Golf Journal Archives: Orange Blossom Circuit
Legendary Amateur Billy Joe Patton Dies