What two organizations approve the rules of golf?

Answer 1

What two organization's approve the rules of golf?
While there are over 150 golf organizations in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, there are two primary organizations are responsible for the rules of golf as played by most of the world. The R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA).

R&A

The R&A is located in the Home of Golf, St Andrews, Scotland. The R&A was formed in 2004 with the goal of �engaging and supporting activities that are undertaken for the benefit of the game of golf.� Previous to 2004, the rules were administered by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, which is where the R&A got its name.

The R&A is responsible for administering the oldest Major championship in golf, the Open Championship, also referred to as the British Open. In addition, the R&A assumes responsibility of the Rules of Golf with 152 amateur and professional organizations which encompass 30 million golfers in 138 countries.

In addition to administering the Rules of Golf, the R&A incorporates an Equipment Standards division. This team, comprised of scientists, tests and approves/disapproves all new golf club and golf ball technology and ensures that the technology conforms to the Rules of Golf.

Finally, the R&A provides guidance for golf courses and their management in an attempt to help grow the game of golf in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way.

The R&A works hand-in-hand with the United States Golf Association, and has jointly issued the Rules of Golf with the USGA since 1952.

United States Golf Association - USGA

The USGA began in 1894 as the �Amateur Golf Association of the United States.� The organization was formed administer the Rules of Golf for the United States, and to setting the question of the national amateur championship, which was claimed by two clubs at the same time. Shortly later the organization�s name was changed to the United States Golf Association.

The USGA, like the R&A, administers a major championship, the United States Open. The U.S. Open is one of 13 national championships for men, women, and seniors, which the USGA administers. Some other notable USGA championships include the U.S. Women�s Open, the Senior Open, U.S. Amateur.

Similarly to the R&A, the USGA tests golf equipment for conformity to the Rules of Golf.
The USGA supports programs for underprivileged youth and individuals with disabilities by providing millions in grants to programs like the First Tee.

Most of golf�s most famous champions have won a USGA championship, from Tiger Woods to Jack Nicklaus to Bobby Jones.

Answer 2

USGA and R and A (United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient).

Answer 3

Pga + usga