United States Golf Association
The United States Golf Association (USGA) is the national governing body for golf in the U.S., headquartered in Liberty Corner, NJ. The official site (usga.org) hosts information on championships, rules and handicapping, the USGA Foundation, and the USGA Golf Museum. The site shows recent 2026 news and active program pages.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations working in golf-related youth development, turfgrass research/training, regional golf associations, or national golf nonprofits with programs that align to internships, junior player development, or DE&I initiatives.
Good Fit
- • Runs junior golf, internship, or apprenticeship programs.
- • Operates a turfgrass research or training program at a university or technical school.
- • Is a regional or national golf association or established golf-related nonprofit.
- • Can demonstrate prior relationship, measurable program outcomes, or potential for multi-year partnership.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached 49 states, with only about 3% of dollars staying in the foundation's home state and the rest spread nationally, though a modest concentration exists in a few states such as Florida.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows roughly 88 distinct recipients across a mix of universities, regional golf associations, national foundations, and for-profit entities, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set despite some dollar concentration among top grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of an open application process is absent, but the portfolio adds roughly 13–14 new recipients per year (about 15% of grantees) while retaining many repeat grantees, so new entrants appear plausible even though formal public submission guidelines were not found.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
