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The USGA invests 100 percent of its revenue back into golf In 2023, the USGA Delivered Yearlong impact investments and initiatives that greatly contributed to the growth and overall health of golf. This comes as part of its commitment to making an impact “for the good of the game.” Mike Whan, the CEO of the…

More changes are coming to the professional golf landscape ​Are golf ball limits coming? It’s a never-ending discussion on how far the golf ball should go, but the R&A and USGA seem to have made their decision on whether to limit the distance it can travel. They proposed a Model Local Rule, opened it up…

Emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and equity The USGA, along with The R&A, announces 2024 Handicap Revisions. The update is part of an ongoing review of the Rules of Handicapping™ and Course Rating System™. There is an emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and equity. These revisions will be effective from January 1, 2024. Since the introduction of…