All posts tagged "USGA"

• 

  385

  News

  The R&A and USGA release updated areas of interest and research topics on hitting distance in golf

  The R&A and USGA released updated areas of interest and research topics on hitting distance in golf. In doing so, the governing...

• 

  1.9K

  News

  New, simplified Rules of Amateur Status to come into effect in 2022, numerous restrictions removed including sponsorship

  Numerous restrictions have been removed in golf’s new Rules of Amateur Status published by The R&A and the USGA, which come into...

• 

  1.8K

  News

  New Model Local Rule option to limit club length to 46 inches in pro and elite amateur competitions available from January 1, 2022

  The R&A and the USGA will introduce a new Model Local Rule (MLR G-10) on January 1, 2022, to provide those running...

• 

  1.6K

  News

  Age no barrier for Richard Bland as 48-year-old heads into US Open weekend tied for the lead

  Just over a month ago, Richard Bland was still hunting for his first European Tour win in 25 years as a touring...

• 

  1.5K

  News

  Kelly Tan makes use of time off to prep for 18th Major appearance at next week’s US Women’s Open at The Olympic Club

  Malaysian ladies No 1 Kelly Tan will spend her week off preparing for the 76th US Women’s Open, which tees off on...

• 

  2.0K

  News

  Major revamp proposed for amateur status rules with a view to modernise and simplify

  Significant changes to golf’s amateur status rules are on the cards as The R&A and the USGA announced proposals to simplify and...

• 

  978

  News

  USGA appoints outgoing LPGA commissioner Mike Whan as new CEO from this summer

  The United States Golf Association (USGA) has appointed outgoing LPGA commissioner as its new chief executive officer. Whan will begin his new...

• 

  1.8K

  News

  The R&A and USGA re-engage with golf industry on Distance Insights project, feedback sought on research topics and proposed equipment rules changes

  Golf’s governing bodies have reengaged with the golf industry on the Distance Insights project to help mitigate continuing distance increases. Yesterday, The...

• 

  1.9K

  News

  US Women’s Open Round 4: 10 Notes To Know

  10 statistical nuggets from Monday’s final round of the 75th US Women’s Open at Champions Golf Club in Houston: Unheralded South Korean...

• 

  1.5K

  News

  US Women’s Open 2020: Rainy Days and Mondays

  With a rainy Sunday forcing the first Monday finish in the US Women’s Open since 2011, fans will have to wait a...