Local munis benefit from USGA's consulting for U.S. Open venues
Golf.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Since 2021, the USGA's Green Section has offered complimentary or discounted consulting services to public golf courses near U.S. Open venues. This initiative aims to enhance the quality and reach of local municipal courses, allowing them to benefit from the prestige of hosting such high-profile events. Local courses are using this opportunity to improve their facilities and attract more golfers. The program continues to support these communities as future U.S. Opens approach.
- •USGA provides free or discounted consultations to local courses since 2021.
- •Local courses enhance their offerings due to proximity to U.S. Open venues.
- •Program aims to improve facilities and attract more golfers.
- •Initiative builds connections between communities and the U.S. Open.
- 12:27 PMGolf.com — How local munis are benefitting from their high-profile neighbors' U.S. Opens
"Since 2021, the USGA's Green Section team has provided no cost or deeply discounted consulting rates to local public courses near U.S. Open venues. The post How local munis are benefitting from their high-profile neighbors’ U.S. Opens appeared first on Golf.
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