as
New
for Golf History is a modern oasis for all fans of the game
The last three years have seemed like an
eternity for the leadership at the United
States Golf Association, as well as for
avid fans and golf historians, all of
whom have been anxiously awaiting the
reopening of the USGA museum. The
result is a new and improved home for
the greatest collection of golf memorabilia in the world,
and also a different vision. “The old museum told the story
of the game largely through the development of equipment,” says museum director Dr. Rand Jerris. “The new
museum concentrates on the people of golf largely by
telling the stories of the USGA national championships and
the greatest individual moments in the sport’s history.”
Highlighting the $20 million renovation is the 16,000-
square-foot Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History, which
enables visitors to experience the rich USGA Championship
history by capturing the game’s finest achievements
through a cultural and societal perspective. It is a perspective that could only be provided by associating with one of
the game’s all-time greats. Turn the page for up-close views
of some of the most popular artifacts on display. ■
