United States Golf Association

The United States Golf Association (USGA) is the national governing body for golf in the United States, its territories, and Mexico. It was officially formed on December 22, 1894, in New York City, initially as the Amateur Golf Association of the United States, by five charter clubs including Newport Golf Club and St. Andrew’s Golf Club. The USGA organizes major championships, establishes rules, and standards for the sport.[1][3][6][7]