Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 12-01-2010 and ending 11-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
77 Liberty Corner Road
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Far Hills, NJ079310708
D Employer identification number

13-1427105
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 264,436,913
F Name and address of principal officer:
Mike Davis
77 Liberty Corner Road
Far Hills,NJ079310708
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.usga.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1894
M State of legal domicile: DE
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The United States Golf Association ("USGA") promotes and conserves the true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions. It acts in the best interests of the game for the continued enjoyment of those who love and play it.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 361
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 1,300
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 1,149,820
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 857,714
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 11,526,265 13,257,782
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 104,442,540 108,272,557
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 12,844,072 25,013,829
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,753,609 8,530,673
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 131,566,486 155,074,841
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 6,379,379 966,504
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 40,967,196 40,372,980
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 98,642 116,338
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet2,863,180    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 54,495,067 80,324,356
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 101,940,284 121,780,178
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 29,626,202 33,294,663
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 292,007,755 300,810,069
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 60,328,680 63,594,363
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 231,679,075 237,215,706
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: The United States Golf Association promotes and conserves the true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions. It acts in the best interests of the game for the continued enjoyment of those who love and play it. The USGA serves the game most visibly through the conduct of its national championships. Together with The R&A, the USGA provides governance for the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, establishing equipment standards, and formulating the Rules of Amateur Status. the USGA also maintains the USGA Handicap and Course Rating Systems, develops and promotes sustainable golf course management practices and celebrates the history of the game.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 61,990,223 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 87,033,937 )
USGA Championships, including broadcasts - Each year the USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and Senior Open, which include amateur golfers and professional golfers from around the world. Each year, the USGA also conducts ten national amateur golf championships. In 2011, over 33,500 people competed in these USGA championships. Additionally, tens of thousands attended these USGA championships as spectators. By exposing the public to these USGA championships through various spectator packages and through extensive broadcasts, the USGA promotes worldwide interest in the game of golf, educates the public about the rules of golf, and encourages public participation in the game. The USGA also sponsors teams for several international amateur golf championships.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 9,632,740 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 9,800,479 )
USGA Members Program - Each year the USGA provides educational materials and other support to people who have expressed an interest in the game of golf by electing to enroll in the USGA Members Program. Such educational materials include publications about the rules of golf and the USGA championships. The USGA also provides an on-line newsletter and access to the USGA's websites which include information on a wide variety of golf topics. In 2012, over 665,000 people opted to enroll in the USGA Members Program.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,943,001 including grants of $ 277,673 ) (Revenue $ 2,092,632 )
USGA Green Section - Each year USGA agronomists provide turfgrass advisory services ("TAS") to golf clubs and golf courses throughout the United States and abroad. In 2011, over 1,300 clubs and courses received TAS consultations. The USGA Green Section also provides speakers, on-line publications and on-line conferences to educate interested parties about agronomic issues affecting the game of golf. Additionally, the USGA provides grants to colleges and universities to finance turfgrass and environmental research which may benefit golf courses and the environment.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 27,123,534 including grants of $ 688,831 ) (Revenue $ 9,345,509 )
Each year the USGA provides a variety of programs that benefit everyone who plays the game. The USGA writes and interprets the rules of golf, and provides seminars and publications to educate golfers about the rules. The USGA administers the rules of amateur status in the USA. The USGA monitors equipment standards to ensure that skill rather than technology represents the essence of the game. The USGA maintains national handicap and course rating systems to enable golfers of varying skill to compete fairly and equitably. The USGA supports grassroots golf programs such as junior programs for disadvantaged youth and accessible programs for physically challenged golfers. The USGA provides education and information through public service announcements, championship webcasts, internet content, publications and seminars. The USGA supports regional golf associations in their local efforts and provides grants to state and regional associations to fund internships to help administer their local programs. The USGA maintains a museum dedicated to the game's history. The USGA serves as caretaker and steward of the USGA's archive collection.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 27,123,534 including grants of $ 688,831 ) (Revenue $ 9,345,509 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 105,689,498
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part I.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
588
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
361
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCJ , VI
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
Yes
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
Yes
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
15
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
15
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , HI , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MS , NC , ND , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WI , WV
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
Suzanne Colon
United States Golf Association
77 Liberty Corner Road
Far Hills,NJ079310708
(908) 234-2300
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) James B Hyler Jr
Executive Committee Member and President
 30 X   X       0 0 0
(2) Glen D Nager
Executive Committee Member and Vice President
 20 X   X       0 0 0
(3) Thomas J O'Toole Jr
Executive Committee Member and Vice President
 15 X   X       0 0 0
(4) Geoffrey Y Yang
Executive Committee Member and Secretary
 10 X   X       0 0 0
(5) Steven R Smyers
Executive Committee Member and Treasurer
 10 X   X       0 0 0
(6) Christie L Austin
Executive Committee Member
 10 X           0 0 0
(7) Daniel B Burton
Executive Committee Member
 10 X           0 0 0
(8) William W Gist IV DDS
Executive Committee Member
 10 X           0 0 0
(9) William L Katz
Executive Committee Member
 10 X           0 0 0
(10) Brigid Shanley Lamb
Executive Committee Member
 10 X           0 0 0
(11) Christopher Liedel
Executive Committee Member
 10 X           0 0 0
(12) Gene McClure
Executive Committee Member
 10 X           0 0 0
(13) Edward G Michaels III
Executive Committee Member
 10 X           0 0 0
(14) Diana M Murphy
Executive Committee Member
 10 X           0 0 0
(15) James B Williams
Executive Committee Member
 10 X           0 0 0
(16) Cameron Jay Rains
Executive Committee Member and Officer thru 2-2011
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(17) John Y Kim
Executive Committee Member and Officer thru 2-2011
 1 X   X       0 0 0
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Pat Kaufman
Executive Committee Member thru 2-2011
 1 X           0 0 0
(19) Michael Davis
Executive Director
 40     X       440,529 0 49,312
(20) David Fay
Executive Director thru 12-2010
 40     X       1,551,675 0 170,611
(21) Pamela Martin
Assistant Treasurer and Managing Director of Finance
 40     X       280,820 0 77,929
(22) James Noel
Assistant Secretary and Chief Legal Officer
 40     X       183,366 0 20,278
(23) Michael Butz
Senior Managing Director
 40       X     426,995 0 111,511
(24) Pete Bevacqua
Chief Business Officer thru 4-2011
 40       X     372,478 0 41,051
(25) Dick Rugge
Senior Technical Director
 40         X   439,511 0 172,037
(26) Jane Swiggett
Managing Director, Human Resources
 40         X   311,365 0 99,448
(27) Barry Hyde
Chief Marketing Officer
 40         X   310,739 0 34,343
(28) Kevin O'Connor
Senior Director thru 5-2011
 40         X   287,062 0 68,388
(29) Reg Jones
Senior Director, U.S. Open
 40         X   246,090 0 41,114


1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 4,850,630 0 886,022
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet85
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Infocision Management Corp
325 Springside Drive
Akron,OH44333 		Printing and fulfillment for USGA members 1,461,586
Graeme McDowell
3rd Floor Chiswick Gate
598-608 Chiswick High Road
London,UKW4 5RT
UK 		Prize money - US Open champion 850,500
Intelligencer Printing
PO Box 1328
Lancaster,PA176081328 		Printing services 690,599
Attivio
275 Grove Street
Suite3-101C
Newton,MA02466 		Rules application and search for USGA.org 670,333
Blackbaud
PO Box 930256
Atlanta,GA311930256 		Team Approach/CRM for USGA members 607,482
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet60
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues....1b 6,487,732
c Fundraising events....1c 0
d Related organizations...1d 4,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e 0
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		6,766,050
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 0
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 13,257,782
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a Championships, including broadcast 711,300 87,033,937 87,033,937 0 0
b USGA Members Program 711,300 9,800,479 9,726,019 74,460 0
c Handicap & GHIN services 711,300 4,679,977 4,670,058 9,919 0
d Green Section services 711,300 2,092,632 2,092,632 0 0
e Equipment standards and testing 711,300 1,438,400 1,438,400 0 0
f All other program service revenue . 3,227,132 2,161,691 1,065,441 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 108,272,557
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 5,464,200 0 0 5,464,200
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 1,615,666 0 0 1,615,666
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 0 0
b Less: rental expenses 0 0
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 122,805,467 64,818
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 103,199,160 121,496
c Gain or (loss) 19,606,307 -56,678
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 19,549,629 0 0 19,549,629
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 0
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0 0 0
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 12,956,423
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 6,041,416
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 6,915,007 6,915,007 0 0
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 155,074,841 114,037,744 1,149,820 26,629,495
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 740,475 740,475
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 0 0
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 226,029 226,029
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,354,747 1,362,304 992,443 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 26,289,524 20,038,357 5,464,577 786,590
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,600,425 3,660,390 798,731 141,304
9 Other employee benefits ....... 5,282,223 4,122,897 1,000,359 158,967
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,846,061 1,455,433 337,639 52,989
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0 0 0 0
b Legal ......... 420,828 330,888 89,813 127
c Accounting ........... 132,344 0 132,344 0
d Lobbying ........... 0 0 0 0
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 116,338 116,338
f Investment management fees ...... 819,345 0 819,345 0
g Other .......... 7,065,869 6,148,303 727,745 189,821
12 Advertising and promotion .... 799,476 793,035 6,441 0
13 Office expenses ....... 8,432,690 7,154,194 379,599 898,897
14 Information technology ...... 5,034,302 4,282,512 751,790 0
15 Royalties .. 0 0 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 3,032,779 2,983,179 49,600 0
17 Travel ............ 3,218,991 2,726,992 411,407 80,592
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0 0 0 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 939,199 755,032 181,908 2,259
20 Interest ........... 0 0 0 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,695,769 2,594,064 101,705 0
23 Insurance .............. 1,753,849 1,632,633 119,083 2,133
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a Championship - prize money 14,000,000 14,000,000 0 0
b Championships - other expenses 29,263,820 28,990,085 5,960 267,775
c All other expenses 2,715,095 1,692,696 857,011 165,388
d
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 121,780,178 105,689,498 13,227,500 2,863,180
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 83,518 1 42,941
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 21,789,732 2 16,439,161
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 2,271,297 4 2,148,134
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 1,365 5 0
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 130,000 7 190,000
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 405,125 8 875,544
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 8,770,056 9 9,045,185
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 51,036,153
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 30,753,721 22,713,426 10c 20,282,432
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 189,748,321 11 178,891,809
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 45,187,218 12 72,894,863
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ......... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 907,697 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 292,007,755 16 300,810,069
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 14,791,677 17 11,946,229
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 26,610,973 19 24,544,509
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 18,926,030 25 27,103,625
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 60,328,680 26 63,594,363
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 231,679,075 27 237,165,509
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 0 28 0
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 0 29 50,197
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 231,679,075 33 237,215,706
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 292,007,755 34 300,810,069
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
155,074,841
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
121,780,178
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
33,294,663
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
231,679,075
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
-27,758,032
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
237,215,706
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID: 10000077
Software Version: v1.00
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-1427105
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 38,205,157 38,549,596 32,440,107 11,526,265 13,257,782 133,978,907
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 116,710,983 129,142,138 120,302,394 104,249,646 114,037,744 584,442,905
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 154,916,140 167,691,734 152,742,501 115,775,911 127,295,526 718,421,812
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 0 0 0 0 0 0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. 0 0 0 0 0 0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           718,421,812
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 154,916,140 167,691,734 152,742,501 115,775,911 127,295,526 718,421,812
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 6,366,359 9,819,836 3,704,079 5,497,524 7,079,866 32,467,664
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. 0 547,834 169,943 345,222 857,714 1,920,713
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 6,366,359 10,367,670 3,874,022 5,842,746 7,937,580 34,388,377
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 161,282,499 178,059,404 156,616,523 121,618,657 135,233,106 752,810,189
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
95.432 %
16
16
96.02 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
4.568 %
18
18
3.98 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-1427105
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

13-1427105
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

13-1427105
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

13-1427105
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-1427105
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $ 0
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 0
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 0 0 0
b Contributions ........ 50,197 0 0
c Investment earnings or losses ... 0 0 0
d Grants or scholarships ..... 0 0 0
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		0 0 0
f Administrative expenses .... 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 50,197 0 0
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet100 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet0 %
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 0 772,634 772,634
b Buildings ................ 0 43,214,841 25,004,095 18,210,746
c Leasehold improvements ............ 0 0 0 0
d Equipment ................ 0 6,901,103 5,620,579 1,280,524
e Other ................. 0 147,575 129,047 18,528
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 20,282,432
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives 0  
(2)Closely-held equity interests 0  
(3)Other
(A) Equity fund partnership 		7,782,615 F

(B) Absolute return hedge fund 		10,599,781 F

(C) Absolute return hedge fund 		4,456,418 F

(D) Absolute return hedge fund 		8,383,501 F

(E) Long/short hedge fund of funds 		23,463,944 F

(F) Multi-strategy hedge fund 		4,222,954 F

(G) Infrastructure hedge fund 		8,329,451 F

(H) Private equity fund of funds 		5,656,199 F

Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 72,894,863
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
Postretirement benefit obligations, 0
in excess of plan assets 27,103,625







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 27,103,625
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 155,074,841
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 121,780,178
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 33,294,663
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -17,343,685
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5 0
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6 0
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7 0
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 -10,414,348
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 -27,758,033
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 5,536,630
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 137,477,705
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 0
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 1,346,521
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 6,126,850
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 7,473,371
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 130,004,334
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 0
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b 25,070,507
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 25,070,507
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 155,074,841
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 128,434,204
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 1,346,521
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b 0
c Other losses ................ 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 6,126,850
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 7,473,371
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 120,960,833
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 819,345
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 819,345
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 121,780,178
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchD_P03_S00_L01 Schedule D, Part III, Line 1 The museum and archives collection includes graphics, books and golf memorabilia. The collection is held for public exhibition, education and research. No value is assigned to the collection in the statements of financial position.
SchD_P03_S00_L04 Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 The USGA maintains a museum dedicated to game's history. Additionally, the USGA serves as the caretaker and steward for the USGA's archive collection. By collecting, preserving and interpreting the historical developments of the game in the United States, with an emphasis on the USGA and its championships, the museum promotes a greater understanding of golf's cultural significance for a worldwide audience. The museum sponsors a rich array of programs designed to educate and inspire the public about the history of golf and the USGA's role in the game's development. The museum offers a wide variety of programming to suit audiences of all ages. Portions of the archives collection travel across the country to USGA championship sites, member clubs, and national and local museums and libraries. Also, a comprehensive website enables photos and videos to be shared with a wide audience.
SchD_P05_S00_L04 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 In 2011, the USGA Foundation ceased to exist. Remaining assets and liabilities of the USGA Foundation were accepted by the USGA. Included in the assets and liabilities were two permanent endowment funds that had been created as a result of donations received in the 1980's. The first endowment is to fund junior golf programs and is the result of a $20,000 donation. The donor specified that only earned income should be used. The USGA will comply with this restriction by using all earned income to fund junior golf programs in the year the income is earned. The second endowment is to fund turf research and is the result of a $30,197 donation. The donor specified that only earned income should be used. The USGA will comply with this restriction by using all earned income to fund turf research in the year the income is earned.
SchD_P07_S00_L00 Schedule D, Part VII Investments are valued in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification 820, "Fair Value Measurements", which establishes a three level hierarchy for fair value measurements. Under this hierarchy, Level 3 investments are defined as those inputs that are unobservable and reflect management's best estimates of what market participants would use as fair value. The USGA has determined that its alternative investments, including hedge funds, should be classified as Level 3 investments.
SchD_P10_S00_L02 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The USGA is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, except for any income derived from unrelated business activities. Tax of $297 and $0 were paid on unrelated business income in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The USGA filed the IRS Federal Form 990 and 990-T, as well as other forms required in various jurisdictions. The USGA adopted FASB ASC 740, "Income Taxes", as of December 1, 2009. Under ASC 740, an organization must recognize a liability for an uncertain tax position when it becomes more likely than not that the position will not be sustained. The USGA believes there are no material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly, has not recognized any liability for uncertain tax positions.
SchD_P11_S00_L04 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4 On the audited financial statements, unrealized gains (losses) on investments are netted against investment income, realized gains (losses) and investment management fees. On the audited financial statements, the net figure is recorded as an increase or (decrease) in net assets.
SchD_P11_S00_L08 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8 Loss on forgiveness of affiliate debt of $2,548,292; partially offset by transfer of assets from affiliate upon dissolution of $109,411. The effect of changes to unfunded postretirement benefit obligations of $7,975,467. On the audited financial statements, these expenses are recorded as an increase or (decrease) in net assets.
SchD_P12_S00_L02d Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d $6,041,416 is cost of goods sold, as per Part VIII, line 10b. On the audited financial statements these expenses are program service expenses. $85,434 is loss on disposal of a server.
SchD_P12_S00_L04b Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b Investment income of $5,464,200, as per Part VII, Line 3. And realized gains on sales of investments of $19,606,307 as per Part VIII, Line 7c(i). On the audited financial statements, these revenues are netted against unrealized gains (losses) and investment management fees. On the audited financial statements, the net figure is recorded as an increase or (decrease) in net assets.
SchD_P13_S00_L02d Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 2d $6,041,416 is costs of goods sold, as per Part VIII, line 10b. On the audited financial statements these expenses are program service expenses. $85,434 is loss on disposal of server.
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-1427105
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Equipment Standards Forum - travel and meeting expenses 6,694
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Turfgrass Advisory Service - travel 13,966
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Broadcast of USGA championships, including U.S. Open 0
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Mexican National Golf Course Superintendents Conference - travel 736
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Mexican Golf Federation National Amateur - travel 251
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services World Amateur Team Championship - 2016 site visit - travel 1,302
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Manitoba Turf Conference - travel 1,004
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Ontario Turf Conference - travel 392
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Canadian Golf Course Superintendents Association - travel 1,296
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Quebec Golf Course Superintendents Association seminar - travel 248
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services ISHA Annual conference - travel 2,098
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Broadcast of USGA championships, including U.S. Open 0
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services International qualifying for the U.S. Open - travel, course rental, and other expenses associated with conducting an international qualifying site in Japan. 80,444
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services World Amateur Team Championship - 2014 site visit - travel 591
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Handicap meeting - travel 9,660
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services International broadcast meetings - travel 7,268
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Course rating seminars - travel 3,501
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Broadcast of USGA championships, including U.S. Open 0
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Olympic Bid - travel and other expenses associated with request to the IOC to include golf in the 2016 Olympics. 367,055
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Official Golf World Rankings - service fee 28,582
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Walker Cup - travel 197,488
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services International qualifying for the U.S. Open - travel, course rental, and other expenses associated with conducting international qualifying in the UK. 96,745
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services British Open and Women's British Open - travel 45,698
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Joint Rules of Golf Committee meeting - travel 49,201
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Quadrennial Rules Conference - travel 31,982
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Joint Equipment Standards Committee meeting - travel 15,354
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Memorial service - travel 2,409
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services World Amateur Team Championship - 2012 site visit - travel 28,968
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services World Amateur Golf Rankings - travel 6,378
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services International broadcast meetings - travel 20,229
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Corporate Partner meetings with RBS & Rolex - travel 24,714
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Broadcast of USGA championships, including U.S. Open 0
Russia and the newly independent States 0 0 Program Services Broadcast of USGA championships, including U.S. Open 0
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Broadcast of USGA championships, including U.S. Open 0
South America 0 0 Program Services World Amateur Team Championship - 2016 site visit - travel 17,072
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 1,061,326
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
East Asia and the Pacific Relief donation to Japan 100,000 Check      
East Asia and the Pacific Relief donation to Australia 75,000 Check      
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) Junior golf 50,000 Check      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
3
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
0
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
SchF_P01_S00_L02 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 The USGA provides very few grants to organizations outside the United States. Such grants are approved by the Executive Committee, and/or sub-committee. Staff monitors the use of the funds to ensure that the grants are spent for proper purposes and are not otherwise diverted from intended use. Monitoring may include formal periodic reports from the organization or informal reports, depending on the nature of the grant and the organization it was distributed to.
SchF_P01_S00_L03 Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 In addition to the activities listed, the USGA owns investments in the Cayman Islands and in the British Virgin Islands. Federal Form TD F 90-22.1 has been filed to report balances in these investment accounts. Also, Federal Form 8865 has been filed to report any current distributions to these investment accounts.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-1427105
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
Thompson Habib and Denison Inc
80 Hayden Avenue
Suite 300
Lexington, MA02421 		The USGA Members Program collects dues, a portion of which is recognized as contributions. Thompson Habib provides advice only with respect to marketing strategies and the design of membership solicitations for the USGA Members Program.   No 0 107,318 -107,318
 
Dentino Marketing
515 Executive Drive
 
Princeton, NJ08540 		The USGA Members Program collects dues, a portion of which is recognized as contributions. Dentino Marketing provides advice only with respect to marketing strategies and the design of membership solicitations for the USGA Members Program.   No 0 9,020 -9,020
Total .................right arrow 0 116,338 -116,338
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
All States
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

 
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . .        
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		       
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
SchG_P01_S00_L02biv Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(iv) Thompson Habib and Dentino provide advice only for the solicitation of memberships for the USGA Members Program. Gross receipts specifically attributable to their advice can not be calculated. So no gross receipts have been reported.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number
13-1427105
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Arkansas State Golf Association3 Eagle Hill Court
Suite B
Little Rock,AR72210 		71-0470120 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(2) Colorado Golf Association5990 Greenwood Plaza Blvd
Suite 130
Greenwood Village,CO80111 		84-1248840 501 (c)(3) 20,000       Junior golf
(3) Columbia Golf Foundation105 W Green Meadows
Apt 8
Columbia,MO65203 		27-0623644 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(4) Fairway FoundationPO Box 80658
Minneapolis,MN55408 		41-1755540 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(5) First Green FoundationGlendale CC
13440 Main St
Bellevue,WA98005 		11-3733316 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(6) Georgia State Golf Association121 Village Parkway
Building 3
Marietta,GA30067 		58-1145042 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(7) Golf Coaches Association of America1225 West Main Street
Suite 110
Norman,OK73069 		56-1237173 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(8) Gulf Coast Golf FoundationPO Box 1914
Biloxi,MS39533 		20-4250206 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(9) Indiana Golf Foundation IncPO Box 516
Franklin,IN46131 		35-2145820 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(10) Las Cruces Jr Golf Association Inc1911 San Fernando Drive
Las Cruces,NM88011 		27-0349796 501 (c)(3) 20,000       Junior golf
(11) Mongtomery County Revenue Authority101 Monroe Street
Suite 410
Rockville,MD20850 		52-0694793 Government Entity 10,000       Junior golf
(12) Nicklaus Childrens Health Care FND Inc1177 US Highway 1
Suite 303
N Palm Beach,FL33408 		57-1154352 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(13) Northern California GA Foundation3200 Lopez Road
Pebble Beach,CA93953 		94-3108575 501 (c)(3) 20,000       Junior golf
(14) Pikes Peak Golf Links103 East Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs,CO80906 		20-8128551 501 (c)(3) 20,000       Junior golf
(15) Pittsburgh Youth Golf Foundation1433 Browning Road
Pittsburgh,PA15206 		25-1655014 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(16) Reaching Out For Kids Inc237 Baxter Avenue
Cincinnati,OH45220 		01-0831771 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(17) South Carolina Jr Golf FoundationPO Box 186
Irmo,SC29063 		57-1021847 501 (c)(3) 20,000       Junior golf
(18) Southern California GA Foundation3740 Cahuenga Blvd
Studio City,CA91604 		95-3858373 501 (c)(3) 20,000       Junior golf
(19) Tennessee Golf Association Inc400 Franklin Road
Franklin,TN37069 		62-1049477 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(20) Utah Section PGA580 West 3300 South
Salt Lake City,UT84115 		87-0676350 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Junior golf
(21) Virginia State GA Foundation Inc600 Founders Bridge Blvd
Midlothian,VA23113 		54-1870905 501 (c)(3) 20,000       Junior golf
(22) West Virginia Golf FoundationPO Box 2748
Charleston,WV25330 		55-0769677 501 (c)(3) 20,000       Junior golf
(23) Environmental Turf Sciences11141 Georgia Avenue Suite 208
Wheaton,MD20902 		85-8507775 Commercial Business 9,420       Turfgrass research
(24) Michigan State UniversityDept of Plant Pathology
102 CIPS
East Lansing,MI48824 		38-6005984 501 (c)(3) 32,184       Turfgrass research
(25) Oklahoma State UniversityOklahoma State University
368 Ag Hall
Stillwater,OK74078 		73-6017987 115 (a) 10,000       Turfgrass research
(26) Oklahoma State University127 Noble Research Center
Stillwater,OK74078 		73-6017987 115 (a) 14,304       Turfgrass research
(27) Oklahoma State UniversityDept of Horticulture and LA
355B Agrilcultural Hall
Stillwater,OK74078 		73-6017987 115 (a) 10,000       Turfgrass research
(28) Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State Berks Campus
111 Luerssen Bldg
Reading,PA19610 		24-6000376 501 (c)(3) 12,750       Turfgrass research
(29) Rutgers University59 Dudley Road
Foran Hall 201B
New Brunswick,NJ08901 		22-6001086 501 (c)(3) 43,000       Turfgrass research
(30) University of ArkansasDept of Horticulture
308 Plant Science Bldg
Fayetteville,AR72701 		71-6003252 501 (c)(3) 8,050       Turfgrass research
(31) University of California RiversideDept of Botany and Plant Sciences
Riverside,CA92521 		95-6006142 501 (c)(3) 17,734       Turfgrass research
(32) University of FloridaPO Box 110620
Building 970
Gainesville,FL32611 		59-6002052 501 (c)(3) 19,488       Turfgrass research
(33) University of MassachusettsDept of Plant Soil Insect Sciences
12F Stockbridge Hall
Amherst,MA01003 		04-3167352 501 (c)(1) 38,444       Turfgrass research
(34) USDA Agricultural Research CenterSoil Drainage Research Unit
580 Woody Hayes Drive
Columbus,OH43210 		72-0564834 Federal Agency 30,000       Turfgrass research
(35) North Carolina State UniversityDepartment of Plant Pathology
Campus Box 7616
Raleigh,NC27695 		56-6000756 115(a) 10,000       Turfgrass research
(36) Clemson UniversityDeparment of Horticulture
PO Box 340375
Clemson,SC29634 		67-6000254 501 (c)(3) 13,000       Turfgrass research
(37) University of Rhode IslandDepartment of Plant Sciences
9 East Alumni Avenue Suite 7
Kingston,RI02881 		05-6000522 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Turfgrass research
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
31
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
6
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchI_P01_S00_L02 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The USGA provides grants to junior golf programs located throughout the United States, as well as to golf training facilities and programs to assist physically challenged golfers. The USGA provides grants to state and regional associations to finance golf administration internships. The USGA provides grants to colleges and universities to finance turfgrass research and environmental research that may benefit golf courses. In all cases, staff monitors the use of funds to ensure that the grants are spent for the proper purposes and are not otherwise diverted from intended use. Monitoring normally includes formal periodic reports from the organization, detail program progress and use of funds. Monitoring can also include informal reports, depending on the nature of the grant and the organization it was distributed to. For example, grants to junior golf programs typically require the recipient organization to complete a formal assessment report that includes information about program outcomes, financial compliance, participant statistics, program schedule, instruction provided, and follow-up support. Such information is subject to audit, at the USGA's sole discretion. In all cases, unspent funds must be returned to the USGA. Grants to state and regional associations for golf administration internships typically require the recipient organization to complete a report describing the internship activities and accomplishments, and account for all internship salary payments. Additionally, the intern is required to complete an evaluation on their internship responsibilities and confirm the duration of their employment. Again, unspent funds must be returned to the USGA. Grants to colleges and universities for turfgrass research and environmental research typically require the recipient organization to complete a report describing in detail the results of the research, and account for all funds spent. Unspent funds must be returned to the USGA.
Schedule I (Form 990) 2010


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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-1427105
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
No
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) Michael Davis (i)
(ii)		 350,666
0 		75,000
0 		14,863
0 		34,491
0 		14,821
0 		489,841
0 		0
0
(2) David Fay (i)
(ii)		 688,659
0 		20,000
0 		843,016
0 		152,761
0 		17,850
0 		1,722,286
0 		0
0
(3) Pamela Martin (i)
(ii)		 250,510
0 		15,000
0 		15,310
0 		69,333
0 		8,596
0 		358,749
0 		0
0
(4) James Noel (i)
(ii)		 173,510
0 		0
0 		9,856
0 		10,769
0 		9,509
0 		203,644
0 		0
0
(5) Michael Butz (i)
(ii)		 394,665
0 		15,000
0 		17,330
0 		89,750
0 		21,761
0 		538,506
0 		0
0
(6) Pete Bevacqua (i)
(ii)		 335,960
0 		18,500
0 		18,018
0 		19,290
0 		21,761
0 		413,529
0 		0
0
(7) Dick Rugge (i)
(ii)		 396,203
0 		20,000
0 		23,308
0 		150,909
0 		21,128
0 		611,548
0 		0
0
(8) Jane Swiggett (i)
(ii)		 233,477
0 		15,000
0 		62,888
0 		85,782
0 		13,666
0 		410,813
0 		0
0
(9) Kevin O'Connor (i)
(ii)		 250,510
0 		25,000
0 		11,552
0 		52,719
0 		15,669
0 		355,450
0 		0
0
(10) Barry Hyde (i)
(ii)		 268,994
0 		25,000
0 		16,745
0 		25,719
0 		8,624
0 		345,082
0 		0
0
(11) Reg Jones (i)
(ii)		 230,970
0 		15,000
0 		120
0 		20,155
0 		20,959
0 		287,204
0 		0
0





Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchJ_P01_S00_L01a Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a (1.) The USGA has a written policy regarding use of corporate jet shares. Such use is strictly limited to USGA business travel, as per USGA policy, and is subject to Audit Committee review and approval. No other first class travel or charter travel is permitted or provided. (2.) The USGA's expense reimbursement policy excludes reimbursements for health club dues and social club dues. However, one special exception to the social club dues restriction was specifically approved by the Executive Committee and/or the Compensation Committee. This exception is for a senior staff member and is based on the specific USGA business needs associated with the position held.
SchJ_P01_S00_L01b Schedule J, Part I, Line 1b (1.) The USGA has a written policy regarding use of corporate jet shares. The policy is strictly enforced. (2.) The USGA's expense reimbursement policy excludes reimbursements for health club dues and social club dues. However, one special exception to the social club dues restriction was specifically approved by the Executive Committee and/or the Compensation Committee. This exception is for a senior staff member and is based on the specific USGA business needs associated with the position held.
SchJ_P01_S00_L04 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4 (1.) In calendar 2010, the USGA issued compensation defined as per line 4a. The compensation paid to Fay is included in other compensation on Schedule J, Part II, Column B. (2.) In calendar 2010, several people participated in a plan defined as per line 4b. This plan provides benefits to certain members of senior managment whose retirement benefits under the pension plan are otherwise subject to certain limitations imposed by the Internal revenue Service. Actuarial estimates for Davis, Fay, Martin, Butz, Bevacqua, Rugge, Swiggett, O'Connor, Hyde and Jones are included in deferred compensation on Schedule J, Part II, Column C.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-1427105
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures . X 75 0 n/a
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchM_P01_S00_L00 Schedule M, Part I Number of contributions in Part I, lines 1 through 28, does not refer to the number of individual items donated. Rather, if a donor provides several items, that is considered one donation. Likewise, if a donor provides numerous shares of stock, that is considered one donation.
SchM_P01_S00_L31 Schedule M, Part I, Line 31 The USGA has a gift acceptance policy for any item being donated to the USGA Museum. The USGA also has a gift acceptance policy for any non-standard contributions to the USGA. Procedures include reviews by the Managing Director of Finance before any such contribution can be accepted. Where appropriate, the Chief Legal Officer is consulted.
SchM_P01_S00_L33 Schedule M, Part I, Line 33 As permitted under SFAS 116, the USGA chooses not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-1427105
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
F990_P01_S00_L06 Form 990, Part I, Line 6 The estimate for volunteers represents people who serve on a USGA committee or USGA sub-committee. The estimate does not include the thousands of individuals who volunteer their time at USGA championships, and contribute toward the success of those USGA championships.
F990_P03_S00_L02 Form 990, Part III, Line 2 The United States Golf Association Foundation ("USGA Foundation") is an affiliated organization. It's mission is to support the United States Golf Association ("USGA"). Until the spring of 2011, the USGA Foundation served as caretaker of the USGA's museum and archives collection. In the spring of 2011, the USGA Foundation transferred those responsibilities to the USGA, and submitted a Plan of Dissolution to the State of New York, where it was incorporated. Upon dissolution, all remaining assets and liabilities of the USGA Foundation were assumed by the USGA. It should be noted that the USGA already owned the building which houses the museum. And the USGA already owned the archives collection. So it was only the responsibility for running the museum and caring for the archives collection that were transferred.
F990_P04_S00_L08 Form 990, Part IV, Line 8 The museum collection, consisting of graphics, books and other golf memorabilia, is owned by the USGA.
F990_P06_S0A_L06 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The USGA is an association of member clubs and courses. While application for membership is open to any golf club, golf course or golf training facility, as specified and defined in the USGA By-Laws, voting privileges are limited to member clubs. Voting privileges do not extend to member courses or to member golf training facilities. Membership applications are reviewed and subject to approval or rejection at the discretion of the Executive Committee. Membership is automatically continuous unless interrupted by written resignation or expulsion in accordance with USGA By-Laws. Acceptance of membership binds each member to uphold all provisions of the USGA's Certificate of Incorporation, and By-Laws and other rules, to accept and enforce all rules and decisions of the Executive Committee acting within its jurisdiction and to otherwise conduct itself in a manner that furthers the interests of the USGA to promote the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf. (The USGA is organized and exists under the Non-Profit Corporation Laws of the State of Delaware. The USGA is a non-stock entity.)
F990_P06_S0A_L07a Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The Executive Committee is the governing body of the USGA. The Executive Committee consists of fifteen voting members, including the five officers. Each member of the Executive Committee is elected at the annual meeting of the USGA and holds office until the annual meeting next succeeding his or her election and his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until his or her resignation or removal. Each member club is entitled to be represented by one voting delegate at the annual meeting of the USGA. Duly certified proxies may be voted by voting delegates at the annual meeting of the USGA.
F990_P06_S0B_L11a Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11a The Federal Form 990 is compiled by USGA staff. After the Managing Director of Finance has thoroughly reviewed the Federal Form 990 and deemed it to be accurate and complete, a copy of the Federal Form 990 is provided to the Executive Director and to all Executive Committee members (all voting Board members) for their review. After the Federal Form 990 is reviewed by all Executive Committee members, it is signed by the Assistant Treasurer and submitted to the IRS.
F990_P06_S0B_L12c Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The USGA requires Executive Committee members and USGA employees to administer their affairs honestly and efficiently, exercising due care, skill and judgement for the benefit of the USGA. It is the responsibility of Executive Committee members and USGA employees to make a full disclosure of any personal involvement which might result in a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest on their part. Such disclosures are submitted to the Audit Committee Chair and/or the Chief Legal Officer for review and consideration as per stated procedures. Additionally, once a year, the USGA requires Executive Committee members and USGA employees to review the USGA's conflict of interest policy and submit a statement attesting to their understanding of and compliance with the policy. Any conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest must be included on the submitted statement. The Audit Committee reviews the statements and makes any necessary decisions to manage and/or eliminate the conflicts.
F990_P06_S0B_L15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 On a periodic basis, the USGA does a thorough review of compensation for the Executive Director, the Managing Director of Finance, and the four Senior Managing Directors. This review includes a compensation survey by an independent compensation consultant, and consideration of comparability data obtained from other sources. The survey and data are carefully considered by the USGA's Compensation Committee to ensure that compensation is reasonable and appropriate. This thorough review was last completed, and documented, in October 2011. In addition, employees of the USGA undergo a thorough evaluation process at the end of each year. Performance and goals are carefully reviewed and documented, then discussed with the employee. Merit increases and bonus awards are determined based on these evaluations.
F990_P06_S0B_L16b Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 16b The USGA has a joint ventures policy to ensure that all arrangements are consistent with the organization's tax exempt status under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Specifically, the purpose of the policy is to set forth guidelines to help ensure that arrangements with for-profit entities will not jeopardize the USGA's tax exempt status.
F990_P06_S0C_L19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The USGA makes the following documents available to the public by providing them to GuideStar to post on their website at www.guidestar.org: IRS Letter of Determination; Federal Form 1023; Federal Form 990; Federal Form 990-T; audited financial statements; conflicts of interest policy. The USGA also makes its governing documents available to the public "upon request" at its headquarters location in New Jersey, during normal business hours.
F990_P08_S00_L01g Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1g As noted on Schedule M, the USGA receives non-cash donations. Some non-cash donations are for the museum collection. And some non-cash donations are to assist with USGA championships. The USGA does not record non-cash donations. The USGA does not assign a value to non-cash donations. As such, no value is reported on line 1g.
F990_P11_S00_L05 Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 Loss on forgiveness of affiliate debt of $2,548,292; partially offset by transfer of assets from affiliate upon dissolution of $109,411. Effect of changes to unfunded postretirement benefit obligations of $7,975,467. Net unrealized losses on investments of $17,343,685.
SchB_P02_S00_L00 Schedule B, Part II As noted on Schedule M, the USGA receives non-cash donations. Some non-cash donations are for the museum collection. And some non-cash donations are to assist with USGA championships. The USGA does not record non-cash donations. The USGA does not assign a value to non-cash donations. As such, no non-cash donations are included on Schedule B.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-1427105
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) The United States Golf Association Foundation Inc

77 Liberty Corner Road

Far Hills,NJ079310708
13-6188356 		Promote and conserve golf. NY 501(c)(3) 11 N/A
 
No












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) The United States Golf Association Foundation Inc

 c 4,000  
(2) The United States Golf Association Foundation Inc

 q 2,548,292  
(3) The United States Golf Association Foundation Inc

 r 109,411  
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchR_P05_S00_L02 Schedule R, Part V, Line 2 In April 2011, The United States Golf Association Foundation, Inc. ("USGA Foundation") ceased operations. In May 2011, the USGA Foundation submitted a request to the New York State Attorney General's office for approval of its dissolution. In June 2011, the members and the Board of Directors of the USGA Foundation approved its dissolution (as set forth in a Plan of Dissolution) and the USGA Executive Committee approved the foregivemeness of debt of $2,548,292 due from the USGA Foundation. In October 2011, the USGA Foundation transferred remaining net assets of cash and capital equipment, totaling $109,411, to the USGA. In January 2012, the Attorney General approved the Certificate of Dissolution for filing with the Department of State.
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