United States Golf Association
United States Golf Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1894 in the United States. The organization celebrates, serves and advances the game of golf. The USGA conducts many of golf's premier professional and amateur championships, including the U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open. The USGA is a long with The R&A, governs the sport globally through a set of playing, equipment, handicapping and amateur status rules. The USGA's campus in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, houses its Research and Test Center, where science and innovation are fueling a healthy and sustainable game for the future. The campus also hosts the USGA Golf Museum, which curates the world's most comprehensive archive of golf artifacts. Industries it has a preference for include: Diversified/Conglomerates