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🏌️‍♀️ The World of Competitive Golf

Golf is more than just a game, it’s a global community fueled by prestigious associations and iconic tournaments. Whether you’re aiming to join a professional body, understand how to get an official handicap, or dream of playing at Augusta, this page is your gateway into the structured side of golf.

Explore how top organizations shape the sport, discover the most watched tournaments in the world, and learn what it takes to be part of them, as a player or a passionate follower.

🏛️ Major Golf Associations You Should Know

Understanding the key organizations behind the game helps you stay informed, get involved, and even start competing.
Here are the major golf associations shaping the sport:

🇺🇸 United States Golf Association (USGA)

• Oversees golf rules, handicapping, and major tournaments in the U.S.
• Organizes the U.S. Open and over a dozen national championships.
• Offers membership benefits like official GHIN Handicap, rule books, and access to regional events.

👉 Visit USGA

🌍 The R&A

• The R&A (Royal & Ancient) is the governing body for golf outside the U.S. and Mexico.
• Co-authors the Rules of Golf with the USGA.
• Organizes The Open Championship and a variety of amateur and women’s tournaments.
• Promotes global golf development and sustainability.

👉 Visit The R&A

🧑‍🏫 PGA of America

• Represents golf professionals (teaching pros, club pros) across the U.S.
• Runs the PGA Championship and co-hosts the Ryder Cup.
• Focuses on instruction, community programs, and growing the game.

👩 Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)

• World-leading organization for women’s professional golf.
• Operates the LPGA Tour, LPGA Teaching & Club Pro division, and Girls Golf youth program.
• Advocates for equity and opportunity in golf.

👉 Visit LPGA

🏆 The Biggest Tournaments in Golf

These are the events where legends are made. From iconic green jackets to pressure-packed putts, here are the most prestigious golf tournaments every player dreams of winning (or watching live).

Tournament	Organizer	Played In	Notable Facts	Who Can Enter
U.S. Open (Men’s)	USGA	June	Challenging setups and open qualifiers	Pros and amateurs (via qualifying)
The Open Championship	The R&A	July	Oldest major, iconic UK courses	Pros and qualifiers worldwide
PGA Championship	PGA of America	May	Strongest field of any major	Top pros, select PGA professionals
Ryder Cup	PGA & European Tour	Sept (Biennial)	Team USA vs Europe, pride over prize	Team selection only
Chevron Championship	LPGA	April	First women’s major of the year	LPGA pros and qualifiers
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship	LPGA / PGA of America	June	Premier women’s competition	LPGA players
U.S. Women’s Open	USGA	May–June	Oldest U.S. women’s major	Pros and amateurs (via qualifying)
AIG Women’s Open	The R&A	August	Equivalent to men's Open	Top women golfers globally
Amundi Evian Championship	LPGA / LET	July	Held in France, major since 2013	LPGA and LET qualifiers

📅 Golf Tournament Schedule

May

2025

MAY 22 - 25

Charles Schwab Challenge

Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, TX

PURSE

$8,900,000

FEDEXCUP

500 pts

PREVIOUS WINNER 🏆

Davis Riley

ETC

ETC

MAY 29 -JUNE 1

The Memorial Tournament

Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, OH

PURSE

$20,000,000

FEDEXCUP

700 pts

PREVIOUS WINNER 🏆

Scottie Scheffler

ETC

ETC

June

2025

JUNE 5 - 8

RBC Canadian Open

TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, Caledon, ON, CAN

PURSE

$9,800,000

FEDEXCUP

500 pts

PREVIOUS WINNER 🏆

Robert MacIntyre

ETC

ETC

JUNE 12 - 15

U.S. Open

Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, PA, USA

PURSE

$20,000,000

FEDEXCUP

750 pts

PREVIOUS WINNER 🏆

Bryson DeChambeau

ETC

ETC

JUNE 19 - 22

Travelers Championship

TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT, USA

PURSE

$20,000,000

FEDEXCUP

700 pts

PREVIOUS WINNER 🏆

Scottie Scheffler

ETC

ETC

JUNE 26 - 29

Rocket Mortgage Classic

Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, MI, USA

PURSE

$8,800,000

FEDEXCUP

500 pts

PREVIOUS WINNER 🏆

Cam Davis

ETC

ETC

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