The U.S. Golf Association and R&A might have taken a big hit with Adam Scott’s victory at the Masters. Golf’s… Read more »
Posts Tagged: USGA
Who rules golf’s ruling bodies?
There’s a good analysis piece by ESPN legal eagle Lester Munson on players’ potential legal actions the USGA and R&A… Read more »
Much ado about nothing? Ball test shows inconclusive results
As part of the ongoing study (10 years and counting) on golf ball distance from golf’s ruling bodies, the Royal… Read more »
Chamblee states his case for bifurcation
I’ve never been a big fan of Brandel Chamblee but I think I’ve changed my mind after reading his “Commissioner… Read more »
USGA dismisses Solheim’s 3-ball concept
No, John Solheim’s 3-ball idea has nothing to do with Odyssey putters — although the Ping exec’s recent plug for… Read more »
Ping Chairman John Solheim proposes “Ball Distance Rating”
Ping Golf isn’t in the golf ball business, but any time company Chairman John Solheim talks, people need to listen…. Read more »
Golf’s ruling bodies looking at new ball testing protocol
The golf industry might be getting closer to reigning in today’s high-tech golf balls. The U.S. Golf Association and Royal… Read more »
Former USGA technical director Thomas offers Frank equipment talk in new book
Frank Thomas, a name synonymous with golf equipment and one of the men most involved in writing the rules that… Read more »
Polara’s Self-Correcting Golf Ball Gets Some Buzz from the Good, Gray New York Times
Bill Pennington, the New York Times “golf lifestyle” writer, has an odd beat to cover. Writing for the archetypal of-record… Read more »
USGA considering rule change in wake of Simpson incident
A kinder, gentler U.S. Golf Association? Probably not, but nevertheless a new rule might soon go into effect regarding what… Read more »