Give Back to the Game
As a part of the USGA President’s Circle, you share a place of distinction with like-minded supporters committed to investing in the future of golf. With your generous support and that of your fellow USGA Members, the President's Circle has grown and enabled the USGA to pursue long-term, innovative, and impactful initiatives that continually advance the game. Together we will...
Advance the future of American golf. The U.S. National Development Program’s mission is to foster future generations of American golf talent. We are committed to fostering a positive and healthy pathway for American golfers to follow their dreams starting in competitive junior golf, and progressing to the pinnacles of the sport. USNDP grant awards enable young athletes to increase time with their coaches, add tournaments to their schedules, expand opportunities to compete at events, and so much more.
Make golf more environmentally and economically sustainable. The USGA has committed $30 million to find sustainable ways to reduce the water needs of golf courses by 45 percent over the next 15 years. This ambitious initiative brings real-time solutions to golf courses to not only improve the golfer experience, but also reduce the consumption of critical resources. Through targeted and innovative research, education and collaboration, technology, and consulting expertise, the USGA will lead in this essential space.
Preserve and celebrate golf’s rich history. Since 1936, the USGA Golf Museum and Library has connected golfers, sports fans, and scholars with one-of-a-kind artifacts, images, and stories chronicling golf’s rich history. The collections are among the largest and most significant of their kind, and the Museum has expanded its reach with the 2024 opening of Golf House Pinehurst, the USGA Experience and the World Golf Hall of Fame at historic Pinehurst, NC.
Showcase the best in the game. With more than 40,000 golfers competing in 15 national championships annually, the USGA lives its mission to support the best in golf. As the most public face of the USGA, our premier championships for men, women, juniors, seniors, amateurs, and the U.S. Adaptive Open, for golfers with physical, visual, and intellectual impairments, provide opportunity, growth, inspiration, and aspiration. They showcase the world’s best players while shining a spotlight on some of the country’s best courses.
Provide career exploration and on-the-job training. In 1991, the USGA established the P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship Program. This program is designed to give experience to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in golf administration, while assisting state and regional golf associations in the promotion of amateur golf, on a short-term, entry level basis. Annually, the program’s nearly 200 interns hail from all 50 states, range in age from 18 to 50+, and include undergraduate and graduate students, collegiate athletes, individuals new to golf, and those looking to make a career change.