World Handicap System to Roll Out in 2020
The World Handicap System (WHS) is ready to be launched in January 2020 and will provide golfers with a unified and more inclusive handicapping system for the first time. (more…)
New World Handicap System Prepares for Implementation Beginning in 2020
Golf’s new World Handicap System, which is designed to bring the game of golf under a single set of Rules for handicapping (more…)
The USGA and The R&A Release Clarification to Rule 4.1b
The USGA and The R&A have provided a clarification that introduces a Local Rule (more…)
Golf's New Rules: Relief for an Embedded Ball
Under the new rules of golf, players may take relief for an embedded ball anywhere in the “general area” (except in sand). (more…)
The USGA And The R&A Release Clarifications to Rule 10.2b(4): Restriction on Caddie Standing Behind Player
The USGA and The R&A have provided two clarifications to Rule 10.2b(4) regarding restrictions on caddies standing behind players, which take effect immediately. (more…)
USGA and The R&A Release 2018 Driving Distance Report
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Jan. 29, 2019) – The USGA and The R&A have released the 2018 Annual Driving Distance Report (more…)
Global ranking for golfers with disabilities to launch in 2019
The USGA and R&A will administer a global ranking for golfers with disabilities, which will help to grow participation and competition around the world and to promote inclusivity (more…)
USGA and R&A finalize limits on use of green-reading materials
The USGA and R&A have published the finalized interpretation on the use of green-reading materials in golf, which take effect on Jan. 1, 2019. (more…)
USGA and R&A Invite Global Golf Community to Share Perspectives and Relevant Data on Distance in Golf
A global online questionnaire and data-gathering exercise on distance in golf has been launched by the USGA and R&A as part of the Distance Insights project. (more…)
Golf's modernized Rules and new Player's Edition published
Golf’s new Rules have been published by the USGA and The R&A ahead of their effective date of January 1, 2019. (more…)