The foundation of the United States Golf Association on Dec. 22, 1894 marked the formal organization of American golf, establishing a centralized body to write the Rules, conduct national championships and establish a national system of handicapping. The USGA also plays a prominent role as the game's historian in the United States, collecting, displaying and preserving artifacts and memorabilia at its Museum and Archives in Far Hills, N.J.

This section of the Web site is dedicated to USGA-specific history and how it has shaped the game.

1894 - 1910

1911 - 1930

1931 - 1950

1951 - 1970

1971 - 1990

1991 - Present










Museum

Championship Trophy Room


USGA History FAQs

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