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R&A and USGA further limit use of green-reading materials
Golf’s governing bodies have made available a Model Local Rule (MLR) to further limit the use of Green-Reading Materials.
2 Dec 2021
Mickelson upset at new club length limit
Phil Mickelson has hit out at the 'amateurs' governing the game and called a new 46-inch restriction on club length 'stupid'.
13 Oct 2021
R&A & USGA announce new model local rule limiting club length
The R&A and the USGA have announced that a new Model Local Rule (MLR G-10) will be available beginning on January 1 2022 to provide those running professional or elite amateur golf competitions with the option of limiting the maximum length of a golf club (excluding putters) to 46 inches.
13 Oct 2021
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