Rory McIlroy believes "elite pros" and equipment makers are to blame for an expected rule change which will reduce how far golf balls travel. Golf's governing bodies announced in March the proposal of a Model Local Rule (MLR) to give tournaments the option to...
Another pace-of-play rule change instituted by the USGA involved reducing the “Time to Search Before Ball is Declared Lost” from five minutes to three minutes. With marshalls lining every fairway in professional golf, this rule has had little impact on the elite level. And for amateur player...
This is a change toRule 4.1a (2)and it allows players to replace a club that is damaged during a round. The caveat is the club must not have been damaged through abuse. Click here to learn more and read our expert’s verdict You can replace a ball moved by natural forces A new ex...
Normally, you may not change balls during the play of a hole. However, if you damage or cut your ball, you may change the ball after first asking your opponent or fellow competitor. Rule 6 -- Things a Player Should Do Read the notices given to you by the tournament officials. Always ...
The rule change, set to be implemented in the professional game in 2028, and in 2030 for the rest of us, has been rumoured for years and is intended to knock some yards off the drives (and other shots) of golfers by changing the testing criteria that make golf balls legal. Article co...
RULE CHANGE: Rule #14: If your ball strikes the wires or posts surrounding the pond, the ball may be replayed, without penalty. 3-6-2024 TEMPORARY: If your ball is on the green, you may take relief from unfavorable conditions by moving your ball to the nearest point of relief, no clo...
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Pros:The longest ball we've tested, super low spin off the tee, excellent short game control and feel Cons:Slightly firmer than the Chrome Tour The best competitor to the Pro V1x we've seen in quite some time, the Chrome Tour X from Callaway is red hot. During testing we found it...
This change is also intended to make the game more enjoyable and less stressful for golfers. Ball Moved by Natural Forces: A ball that is moved by natural forces, such as wind or water, is not considered to be moved by the player and there is no penalty. This change is intended to ...
We were told we could not share a cart (this rule no longer applies), the clubhouse was temporarily closed, and groups teeing off were spaced every 15 minutes rather than 10. There were no ball washers, and the holes were plugged with cut pool noodles to stop the communal reaching in ...