united states golf association museum

My wife and I visited the museum, I am a golfer and though we have a home on a golf course my wife doesn't watch, play or have any knowledge of golf. She really enjoyed the museum. The collection is extensive with historical peices and stories. It is really well put together and is being expanded right now. I think they lack current items, from current players. Do not miss the putting green experience out back. It is a nine hole putting course that is a major challenge. It costs extra but well worth the cost. Returnig the replica putter, they told me my score was exceptional. My wife kept score so it was legit.Go you won't regret it.

The museum is quite small but covers the highlights of golf history. Basically, we learned that golf originated in Scotland and became big in the US around WW I. The key golf legends are Ben Hogan, Bob Jones, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicholas, and of course Tiger Woods. It was interesting to learn that Eisenhower was the first president who really embraced golf, so much so that there were political cartoons accusing him of golfing too much during times of national crisis. Not too different what has been said about Obama and other presidents. The golf club that went to the moon was perhaps the most interesting artifact. The Research Center was closed – I’m sure that would have made it more interesting. The mini-golf course was challenging because of the slopes and hills. I gave it a 4 rating to be generous; were I a non-golfer, I would have given it a 2.

A beautiful, highly organized museum from the early days to today. In process of building a Jack Nicklaus Room to open March, 2015.My wife and a friend, neither play golf, enjoyed the museum as much as I did. Beautifully arranged and easy to view and get information about golf history.Even a Scottish style putting green with 9 holes that you can play using putters from 1930 and earlier.Hours Tuesday-Sunday, 10-5.Adults $7USGA members- $5

I was surprised at how small the actual museum was. Not much there. Just a bunch of trophies. Also, really no gift shop on site. All on their website. The research area is fabulous. You need to be admitted which I was and actually did some research.The best of all is a tour of the test center. This makes the visit worthwhile. It is only done a couple of times a day; but make sure you do it.Also make sure you do the putting green with the old wooden putters and simulated old balls (you take home the ball as a souvenir).

The fairly recent museum renovations offer an extraordinary glimpse at the game as it has evolved in America since its earliest beginnigs here in the late 1800s. The Hall of Champions and the areas dedicated to golf's pivotal eras are extremely well-done and provide not only a visual but an interactive experince as well. Finally, one should visit the Pyne Putting Course behind the museum and experience not only the "HImalayas" nature of this 16K+ square foot course but experiment with furnished early ear putters and balls as well. A terrific family experience!