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Fred Perpall to serve final year as USGA president; Kevin Hammer nominated as president-elect Dianne Dixon and Jim Gorrie nominated to join committee LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Nov. 25, 2024) – The USGA Nominating Committee has released its 2025 Executive Committee slate, which is again led by Fred Perpall of Dallas, Texas, who will be serving his final year as USGA president. Kevin Hammer of Boynton Beach, Fla., who will serve his second three-year term on the Executive Committee, has been nominated as president-elect. In addition, Dianne Dixon of Saint Johns, Fla., and Jim Gorrie of Birmingham, Ala., have each been… Read More »

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, FRANCE (Tuesday, 23 July 2024) – On Tuesday at Le Golf National, the host venue of the Paris 2024 Olympic golf competitions, the International Golf Federation (IGF), the French Golf Federation and the Swiss Golf Federation became signatories of the Sports for Nature Framework. Sports for Nature is a joint initiative of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), International Olympic Committee (IOC), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy. Sports for Nature aims to deliver transformative action for nature across sports, by 2030 and beyond, enabling sports… Read More »

    Story from USGA Media Communications. Contact: Janeen Driscoll  USGA Communications 910-690-9711 jdriscoll@usga.org Recently, the United States Golf Association (USGA) officially opened Golf House Pinehurst, its seven-acre campus located footsteps from the Pinehurst Resort & Country Club main clubhouse. The new location includes the organization’s equipment-testing and research facility, the visitor-friendly USGA Experience, an outdoor educational landscape feature and the recently relocated World Golf Hall of Fame, as well as administrative offices. “When I joined the USGA, I shared with our internal teammates that while the USGA will always celebrate history, we’re not going to be afraid to make some…. Read More »

Entire content of this article provided by PGA of America. ed. FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 26, 2024) – Ira Molayo was introduced to golf at seven by his mother at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, Texas. Today, 40 years later, he is a PGA of America Golf Professional, Director of Golf at Cedar Crest and the newly elected Vice President of the Northern Texas PGA Section (NTPGA). He’s the first Black PGA of America Golf Professional to serve as an Officer (Secretary, Vice President, President) for the NTPGA. He’s in line to become President in 2026. His focus on and… Read More »

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 22, 2023) – Delivering on an organizational commitment to drive impact “for the good of the game,” the USGA’s investments and programs contributed greatly to golf’s overall health and growth in 2023. “129 years ago today, a handful of forward-thinking American golf clubs came together to formulate the USGA – with a simple mission to provide a common set of rules for all, to conduct national championships, and to provide a long-term, unbiased perspective for an even better future for our game,” said USGA CEO Mike Whan. “In 2023, we took significant steps toward that goal… Read More »

Duca Del Cosma Sponsors AGM Conference Kick-Off with Keynote Speaker — Phil Mershon -This presenting sponsorship opportunity provides the company key brand and product awareness- NORTH PALM BEACH, FL. – DECEMBER 18, 2023 – Duca del Cosma, award-winning Italian fashion brand, and golf shoe trendsetter, has expanded its partnership with the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) to include the prominent sponsorship of the 2024 AGM Retail Conference opening, slated for 9:00am on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center. “We are immensely grateful for Duca del Cosma’s expanded partnership and prominent sponsorship of the 2024 AGM Retail… Read More »

This article was produced in its entirety by Morgan Stanley. ed. At Morgan Stanley, we believe creating a more inclusive society begins with investing in access, knowledge and resources to foster potential for all. (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) A more inclusive tomorrow starts today. That’s why, as part of our longstanding efforts to provide the next generation with the tools they need to succeed, we’ve teamed up with our brand ambassadors, 11-time PGA tour champion Justin Rose, professional golfer Cheyenne Woods and two-time WTA champion Leylah Fernandez. Together, they… Read More »