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Golf is a game for every age and ability – where success is found between golfers, equipment and the courses on which they play. Every aspect of those three components involves science, technology ...

Q. My ball was moved by another player – what do I do? A. You must replace your ball, but there is no penalty to you or the other player (see Rule 9.6).

Purpose of Rule: Rule 4 covers the equipment that players may use during a round. Based on the principle that golf is a challenging game in which success should depend on the player’s judgment, skills ...

After performing a review of your scoring record, the Handicap Committee has determined that your Handicap Index® is not reflective of your demonstrated ability. In accordance with Rule 7.1a of the ...

This will allow for the Handicap Index to be updated as new scores are posted. If fewer than 20 scores are recorded on a player’s scoring record the adjustment is applied to all recorded Score ...

The Equipment Rules contain the comprehensive Rules, specifications and guidelines to assist equipment manufacturers and designers, tournament officials, players and other interested parties in ...

Rules of Handicapping ...

Q. Why was my Handicap Index impacted by a soft cap or hard cap? A. The cap is an automatic step in the Handicap Index calculation. It is not an additional adjustment, but a built-in safeguard ...

In 2017, Brooks Koepka captured the first of his two consecutive U.S. Open titles at Erin Hills, defeating future major champions Brian Harman and Hideki Matsuyama by four strokes. He posted a 72-hole ...

SeatGeek, the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, and the USGA today announced a multi-year partnership, making SeatGeek the Official ...

Stroke play refers to gross score, net score or Maximum Score formats of play. Stableford and Par/Bogey formats of play are considered separately. When a competition is played from two or more sets of ...