In November 2009, the USGA and The R&A issued a ‘Joint Statement’ on electronic devices, including distance-measuring devices, to clarify how the Rules are applied in relation to these devices. This ...

As the governing authorities for the Rules of Golf, the United States Golf Association (“USGA”) and R&A Rules Limited (“The R&A”) issued a ‘Joint Statement of Principles’ on the rules concerning golf ...

Distance-measuring devices have become standard pieces of equipment in most golfers’ bags, and for good reason: they save you the hassle of walking off yardage by providing the information you need ...

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – The PGA Tour is testing the use of Distance Measuring Devices for the next month, among several changes that it is considering to improve pace of play. To hear both players ...

The PGA of America announced on Tuesday that, beginning this year, it will allow distance-measuring devices during competition rounds at the PGA Championship, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and ...

KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) – Caddies will be allowed to use laser distance-measuring devices for the first time at a top-level tournament at this week’s PGA Championship but one caddie ...

In a bit of a surprise announcement on Tuesday, the PGA of America will allow distance-measuring devices at its major championships beginning in May 2021 with the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island.

In ancient times when someone needed to make a measurement, they would turn to something close at hand, often literally a hand. A tradition that originated thousands of years ago in Egypt that is ...

Cayce Kerr has seen it all as a PGA Tour caddie for 35 years at more than 1,000 tournaments and over 125 majors. During that time, he has worked for 14 major winners, including nine Hall of Famers and ...

Golfers will be allowed to use distance-measuring devices beginning with the 2021 PGA Championship after a rule change from PGA of America. Players will be able to use devices to measure the exact ...

The PGA of America will permit the use of distance-measuring devices during play in its 2021 major championships, including the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island (May 20-23). The association announced ...