Over the past eight years, The USGA and The R&A have raised concerns about distance increases and the long-term consequences of failing to address this consistent trend.
Through a series of formal feedback processes and numerous individual stakeholder meetings, the governing bodies agreed on an across-the-game change in how golf balls are tested via the Overall Distance Standard (ODS).
Four-time PGA Tour winner and 2023 U.S. Open Champion Wyndham Clark has signed an agreement to exclusively play a Scottsdale TEC putter, PING CEO & President John K. Solheim announced today.
“Wyndham comes into the U.S. Open this week as one of the hottest players in the world,” said Solheim. “He’s been using the Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue Onset model since the Houston Open and has steadily climbed in the world rankings since then on the strength of a win and third-place finish in his last three tournaments. We’re excited he’s having such tremendous success with the new model and benefiting from the Eye Q alignment technology and the onset design. His choice to use the new putter further validates the performance golfers can expect when adding a Scottsdale TEC putter to their bag.”
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club will be set up at 7,440 yards and will play to a par of 70.
The yardage for each round of the championship will vary due to course setup and conditions.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2026 U.S. Open Championship, Thursday (June 18) and Friday (June 19).
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club will be set up at 7,440 yards and play to a par of 35-35—70.
This is the 126th U.S. Open Championship and the 21st U.S. Open contested in New York. The Empire State has hosted 76 USGA championships overall.
Just in time for Father's Day, Club Champion, the nation's premier custom golf club fitter, is making it easier than ever to give the golfer in your life a gift they'll actually use. Now through June 22, customers will receive a 20% Bonus Cardwith every online Club Champion gift card purchase, making it the perfect gift for dads looking to play better golf this season.
Whether it's a Tour-level custom fitting or new equipment, Club Champion gift cards can be used toward nearly every aspect of the fitting experience. And for a limited time, golfers can maximize their visit even further with free club fittings when they purchase custom clubs, making now one of the best times of the year to invest in better performance.
Fujikura Composites America has marked another chapter in its journey by moving into its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Carlsbad, California.
The significantly larger workspace for all aspects of the business will allow the industry leaders in composite shaft innovation to better serve its customers around the globe.
Is the new Titleist GTS3 driver better than the previous model GT3? Yes… and No.
Here’s an in-depth breakdown of the two drivers going head to head.
Where major championship golf meets coastal tradition. The limited-edition Callaway Chrome Tour June Major features a refined, boating-inspired design that pays tribute to the Hamptons, delivering a clean, nautical look on every shot.
Engineered for outstanding tour performance, the 2026 Chrome Tour is built with new speed technology for players who want exceptional ball speed, consistent flight, and precise greenside control.
Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, announced today the launch of its USA 250 Capsule to celebrate 250 years of American heritage through the lens of championship golf and Tour-level performance. Arriving just in time for the U.S. Open Championship, the patriotic capsule blends collector-level design with Bridgestone Golf’s industry-leading golf ball technology in one premium commemorative kit.
“The USA 250 Capsule is our way of celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through the game we love,” said David Vogrin, director of marketing for Bridgestone Golf. “By pairing a special-edition TOUR B RX with collectible accessories and patriotic styling, we created a package that commemorates this historic milestone while delivering the performance golfers expect from Bridgestone.”
Turtleson, creators of striking, sophisticated apparel for discerning customers, launched its “Name A Polo After Your Dad” contest just in time for Father’s Day.
The contest is an open call for families to nominate dads for the opportunity to design a polo bearing their name and have it featured in Turtleson’s collection.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda captured the 81st U.S. Women's Open Presented by Ally by a single stroke on Sunday at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., closing with a 2-under-par 69 for a 72-hole total of 8-under 276.
A year after tying for second at Erin Hills, the 27-year-old from Bradenton, Fla., captured her first USGA title. Korda took the outright lead for the first time with a 9-foot birdie on the par-5 17th, then holed a 3-foot par putt on the 72nd hole to edge Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez. The victory was the 19th of Korda's LPGA career and gave her the first two majors of 2026, lifting her to four major titles overall.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda and 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA champion Sei Young Kim share the lead at 6-under-par 207 heading into the final round of the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally at The Riviera Country Club.
Korda and Kim hold a one-stroke advantage over 2015 U.S. Women’s Open champion In Gee Chun and 2022 Chevron Championship winner Jennifer Kupcho, setting up a final-day leaderboard featuring four major champions at the top.
A tightly packed leaderboard emerged through 36 holes of the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally, with Alison Lee and Ruoning Yin sharing the lead at 4-under-par 138 at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Lee, competing on a deferred maternity leave exemption after the birth of her son, Levi, 13 months ago, followed an opening-round 70 with a 3-under 68. Yin, the 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA champion, posted a second consecutive 69.
Jennifer Kupcho carded a 5-under-par 66 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Kupcho, a four-time LPGA Tour winner and 2022 Chevron Championship winner, opened with three consecutive birdies and added a near-ace on the par-3 16th to finish one stroke ahead of 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA champion Sei Young Kim.
Odyssey’s new line of Ai-Dual putters features their latest and greatest Ai-Dual insert which delivers speed consistency across the face, incredible forward roll up and down the face, and amazing feel.
And now it’s available in the Tour-proven Cruiser design for more stability in the putting stroke.
From early tee times to work trips and weekends away, this year’s Vessel Golf Father’s Day collection focuses on products designed to move with him.
Thoughtfully engineered and built from premium materials, these are gifts that blend performance, craftsmanship, and everyday utility on and off the course.
The winner of my Club Champion Putter Fitting and custom built putter giveaway in April had as great a fitting experience as I think anyone can have. And the results he's been experiencing with his new putter have been legitimately game changing.
Chris (@CDelpra7 on X) was fit at the Club Champion studio in Warrensville Heights, Ohio and he was like the proverbial kid in a candy store. Chris and his fitter Mike absolutely geeked out on all things putter fitting and as Chris is about to tell you the entire experience was incredibly educational and rewarding.
The USGA today announced a comprehensive suite of digital offerings for the 81st U.S. Women's Open Presented by Ally, giving fans around the world new ways to follow every shot, every round and every player at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., June 4-7.
“We want every fan, wherever they are, to feel the weight of what happens at Riviera this week,” said Jon Podany, chief championships officer, USGA. “We’re excited to provide a more personalized experience and enhanced ways to showcase every player in the field along with better demonstrating how they are playing the famed Riviera course.”