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John & Jane Q. Public might have noticed that some changes have come about through a Local Rule before it becomes the Rule - ...

The USGA and R&A will make an announcement Tuesday in the wake of the rules controversy that marred the ANA Inspiration earlier this month. The governing bodies rolled out a series of proposed rules ...

A few years ago, the USGA set out on a mission to simplify and soften some of the unusual and harsh rules involved in the game of golf. As the sport’s ruling body, the organization was able to ...

Many golfers will readily admit there are times when playing a solo round is sublime. However, Rule 2.1 of the Rules of Handicapping states that if you play by yourself, you can’t post your score.

Golf tournament rules officials have been known to describe their jobs as hours of boredom interrupted by moments of sheer terror. Luckily, those moments don’t last ...

PINEHURST, N.C. — Spend time inside the USGA Rules Office at the 2024 U.S. Open and the most surprising thing you’ll encounter just might be how quiet the place is during most of the 16-plus working ...

USGA CEO Mike Whan has a lot on his plate as he looks to help shepherd the game of golf — at the pro and amateur levels — to a place where it can thrive for future generations. From rolling back the ...

The United States Golf Association has announced the launch of the official application for the 2010-2011 editions of “The Rules of Golf,” “Decisions on The Rules of Golf” and “Rules of Amateur Status ...