A year-end review of rules incidents in USGA championships offers a data-driven look at how mid-round rulings affect pace of ...

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 ...

Kevin Kisner Discusses the USGA's Rules & Impact on Players Kevin Kisner gives his thoughts on the USGA's rules when it comes to weather, analyzing unexpected shot paths, and challenging various play ...

It’s bad enough that you pumped your tee shot into fescue so thick that it took you nearly the full three minutes to find it.

Winter golf rules are a specific set of rules that apply to golf throughout the winter months, their aim being both to improve the experience of the golfer out on the course and help them play their ...

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 ...

A round must be played by the Rules of Golf to be acceptable for handicap purposes, subject to the following: (i) Organized Competitions. In a situation where a player is disqualified from a ...