Research topics include potential Local Rule and review of club and ball specifications to help mitigate continuing distance increases LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., USA and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – The USGA and The R&A are re-engaging with the golf industry on the Distance Insights project, which aims to help achieve a more sustainable long-term future for golf. The governing bodies are issuing specific Areas of Interest to help mitigate continuing distance increases and three proposed changes to the Equipment Rules to ensure their effectiveness in relation to distance limits.
Proposed changes to current Equipment Standards on club length, test conditions for golf ball testing and tolerances for club spring-like effect to ensure effectiveness in relation to distance limits
The USGA and R&A Announce Golf Equipment Research Topics and Proposed Equipment Standards Changes
