USGA

The United States Golf Association, the national governing body for golf in the United States and Mexico, responsible for maintaining rules, conducting championships, and preserving the integrity of the game. The USGA establishes equipment standards, maintains the Rules of Golf (jointly with The R&A), operates the handicap system, and conducts prestigious championships including the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, and U.S. Amateur. The organization also funds turfgrass research, course rating systems, and various programs to promote golf participation and accessibility across diverse communities.