Hi Shane!

The squirrel is considered by the Rules of Golf to be an outside influence, and, in this case, the outside influence has moved your buddy's ball.

He is just going to replace the ball on the spot where it was moved from without penalty.

Photos from Neal Shipley's run at the 2023 U.S. Amateur

Attention mid-ams! 🚨

Entries to the U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur are open now.

Innovative strategies, especially with water use, are a key to golf's long-term health, as well as one of its biggest challenges!

USGA Green Section #EarthMonth

Whether you prefer to play or watch (or both!), there's something for everyone this golf season.

It's golf's opening round!

Everyone in the United States can now post their scores no matter where they live.

One of the easiest ways to help a course? Repair your ball marks! USGA Green Section

What happens when you're entitled to free relief, but the nearest point is a penalty area?

Hint: It's good news!

New to the game? Welcome!

Our USGA Green Section has you covered with some basic course care tips.

Registration is LIVE!

Sign up for a local qualifier near you and join the fun. #DriveChipandPutt

Are you competing against other golfers or the course? 🤔

The shot that secured Neal Shipley his spot in the Masters 👏

Good luck to the U.S. Amateur runner-up this week!

A lot has happened since August!

Good luck this week to our U.S. Amateur champ, Nick Dunlap!

Investment in technology like soil moisture sensors and drip irrigation are just a few of the emerging trends that may shape golf’s future.

USGA Green Section #EarthMonth

📸 Augusta National, early 1930s

A photo of architect Bob Jones during the construction of the course found in the USGA Museum archives!

Special team☝️ Special player☝️

Walker Cupper Akshay Bhatia making us proud!

Congratulations to our 2024 #DriveChipandPutt National Champions!

We look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish in this great game. 🏆

All eyes on us ✨

#DriveChipandPutt #LittleGirlsBIGDreams #OneMillionMOREGirls

It takes a collaborative effort to grow the game.

Michael Whan #DriveChipandPutt

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