USGA, R&A Trigger Late Uncertainty by Reopening Input on a Major Equipment Rule

Mike Austin‘s impressive 515-yard drive in 1974 raised eyebrows regarding setting a ceiling on golfers’ shot distance. Bryson ...

USGA on ball rollback timeline: 'our objective is to retain the unity that is critically important in the game'

USGA's Thomas Pagel says it's reviewing potential concerns over the phase-in of the change in the ball distance test ...

USGA, R&A consider shifting golf ball rollback dates

The governing bodies of golf are asking manufacturers and stakeholders whether a staggered approach or single date is better ...

USGA adds new guidance on transportation rule, allows for reasonable mistake

Moving forward, tournament committees will have more freedom when applying MLR G-6, which prohibits the use of motorized transportation and has factored on several unfortunate occasions in recent ...

SentryWorld to host these 2 future USGA national golf championships

The United States Golf Association announced it will host two national championships in 2028 and 2034 at SentryWorld in ...
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LIV Golf confirms rule changes in coordination with USGA and The R&A

LIV Golf has announced that several rule changes are being planned. The league announced it is collaborating with golf’s ...
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USGA Golf Museum Receives Donation of Sifford Artifacts

The USGA has received a donation of memorabilia related to Charlie Sifford, a pioneer of the game who was the first Black player to compete on the PGA Tour and the first Black member inducted into the ...
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USGA commissioner on golf ball rollback: ‘We’re full speed ahead’

Despite opposition from professional players, USGA commissioner Mike Whan said Wednesday that the governing body is "full speed ahead" on its plan to "roll back" the golf ball. Whan spoke with ...
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After one of 2025's biggest rules controversies, USGA, R&A make update

After one of 2025's biggest rules controversies, the USGA and the R&A made an update to its Model Local Rules. The post After one of 2025’s biggest rules controversies, USGA, R&A make update appeared ...
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USGA reportedly close to new TV deal with NBC

The USGA has been looking for a new television deal once its current contract with NBC expires in 2027. And after exploring the market, it appears like the US Open and other championship events aren’t ...
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USGA Golf Museum & Library’s Top 10 Acquisitions of 2025

In 2025, artifacts added to the USGA Golf Museum & Library vast collection originated from three different centuries and included everything from iconic artwork to items used by USGA champions. These ...
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Premier Comic Book Collection Donated to USGA

The following content was first published in the monthly digital edition of Golf Journal. To be among the first to receive access to Golf Journal, the USGA’s Members-only quarterly print and monthly ...