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FAR HILLS, N.J. - The United States Golf Association and Royal & Ancient have independently determined a rule that sets a uniform, worldwide standard for spring-like effect in driving clubs. This rule ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – There comes a moment in every discussion when dialogue can go in one of two directions, and golf has reached that tipping point. Either the conversation can careen down an unproductive ...

Over the course of a year, Todd Stice estimates the USGA receives upwards of 20,000 rules questions, either via phone call, email or the Rules of Golf app. Many of them are fairly common according to ...

A great rule change back in 2019 was when the USGA and R&A decided you could leave the flagstick in the hole when your ball ...

If you’ve ever sent a Rules question to the United States Golf Association, there’s a strong chance it landed on Jerry Lemieux’s desk. The 2026 Joe Dey Award winner has handled thousands of inquiries.

Rules are rules. But their ramifications vary. Sometimes they seem to conspire against us, piling on a penalty at the worst possible moment. Other times, they smile openly in our favor. Think back to ...

LIV Golf has announced that several rule changes are being planned. The league announced it is collaborating with golf’s traditional governing bodies, the USGA and The R&A, to overhaul its rules. This ...

The USGA and the R&A confirmed that the ball rollback rule will come into effect from 2028 for the pros. Amateurs will be affected by the changes from 2030 onwards. It took them five years to conduct ...

Did you know your golf grip can make a club non-conforming? Most golfers assume grips are just about feel, traction and size.