MISSION: PEBBLE

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Overview

In 2023, the U.S. Women’s Open is contested at Pebble Beach Golf Links for the first time—a momentous occasion not just for women’s golf, but for women’s sports and the game overall. Pebble Beach is more than just an iconic tournament venue that represents how far women’s golf has come. It’s also a great example of all the progress that’s happening in the game today, from equity between players to advancements in environmentally-sound course maintenance. In this series, we get a peek behind the scenes at all the preparations done for the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach, and we also take a closer look at the many ways in which the USGA works to enhance the game for all golfers.

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Episode 1: UNIFY: All Paths Lead to Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach Golf Links isn’t just one of the most famous championship venues in golf, it’s also a public-access resort course that’s visited annually by regular golfers from all over the world. Thanks to the World Handicap System, they can all play on an even playing field.

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Episode 2: SHOWCASE: Breaking the Grass Ceiling

How did Pebble Beach become a U.S. Women’s Open venue, and what does its inaugural run truly mean for the women’s game? We talk to the key difference-makers within the USGA and Pebble Beach, as well as some of the players who are playing in this historic event.

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Episode 3: GOVERN: Prepping For Golf's Biggest Stage

One of the USGA’s key roles as golf’s governing body is to set and supervise the Rules of the game, especially during its own major championships. We follow along with the key Rules officials for the U.S. Women’s Open as they prepare for the tournament.

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Episode 4: ADVANCE: A Course of Action

Pebble Beach Resort’s courses serve as great examples of the USGA’s sustainability initiatives. Here, we learn about all the cutting-edge environmental work that’s being done at Pebble and its sibling layouts, especially when it comes to reducing water consumption.