The USGA is a nonprofit organization that celebrates, serves and advances the game of golf. Founded in 1894, we conduct many of golf’s premier professional and amateur championships, including the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open.

One could make the argument that there was more talk outside the ropes than inside this year on the LPGA. The lead-up to a new commissioner in the spring, followed by Craig Kessler's burst of energy to start the summer, held more interest than the ...