The Latest Breaking News from USGA

USGA announces WAGR exemption modifications for all eight amateur championships

The USGA has certainly been busy.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 17, 2023

Rose Zhang just broke a record set by Lydia Ko, and a Tiger Woods record is in sight

Last week, Rose Zhang, a two-time USGA champion, recorded her ninth college victory.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2023

Lynch: Despite gripes, there are reasons why PGA Tour players could eventually accept new golf ball rule

The first opportunity to make a stand against this measure is likely to be April 9, 2026. In Augusta, Georgia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2023

Golf Twitter reacts to the USGA and R&A proposing a new Model Local Rule to roll back golf ball, limit distance

What do you think of the potential changes?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Governing bodies aim to ‘bring the game along with us’ in shorter ball proposal

Advances in fitness and golf equipment technology have seen players hit the ball further and further in recent years.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

PGA Tour, Acushnet release statements in response to USGA, R&A news about proposal to roll back the golf ball

"We will continue our own extensive independent analysis of the topic and will collaborate with the USGA and The R&A."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

R&A and USGA propose rule to bring in option of using distance-reducing ball

The Model Local Rule (MLR) is intended for use only in elite competitions and, if adopted, will have no impact on recreational golf.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

USGA, R&A propose rolling back the ball for elite golfers, but not changing equipment for recreational players

After years of research, the USGA and R&A are ready to start reducing distance — and they are going after the golf ball.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Dusek: My takeaways from the USGA and R&A’s golf ball rollback press conference

Equipment writer David Dusek takes a look at the pros and cons of ball changes announced by the USGA and R&A.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Players Championship: Rory McIlroy is searching for his ideal driver at TPC Sawgrass

"These driver heads are so finicky, it's hard to get one exactly the same," McIlroy said Thursday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 9, 2023