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McIlroy throws support behind rollback

McIlroy throws support behind rollback

Proposals to limit the distance golf balls travel when struck by elite players have received the backing of four-time major winner Rory McIlroy. 23 Mar 2023
Rahm: ‘Why change what's working?’

Rahm: ‘Why change what's working?’

A rule proposal by golf's governing bodies to limit the distance balls can travel in professional tournaments would only hurt players who hit it shorter off the tee, World No.2 Jon Rahm says. 22 Mar 2023
Morri: Rollback could test power of ruling bodies

Morri: Rollback could test power of ruling bodies

Leaving aside the golf specific elements, the most important development from last week’s rollback proposal might end up being the first real test of the legitimacy of the game’s governing bodies in living memory. 20 Mar 2023
Players speak out in opposition to rule change

Players speak out in opposition to rule change

Proposals that would limit how far players can drive the ball at elite tournaments are "bad for the game of golf", two-time major winner Justin Thomas says. 17 Mar 2023
Opinion: LIV … golf but longer?

Opinion: LIV … golf but longer?

Another divide at the top level of the game has emerged. This time with clear intention. 15 Mar 2023
Model Local Rule proposal to limit golf ball distance at elite level announced

Model Local Rule proposal to limit golf ball distance at elite level announced

The R&A and USGA have proposed a Model Local Rule (MLR) that gives competition organisers the option to require use of golf balls that are tested under modified launch conditions to address the impacts of hitting distance in golf. 15 Mar 2023
Morri: Rahm’s distance comments don’t measure up

Morri: Rahm’s distance comments don’t measure up

It’s an unanswerable question (aren’t they usually the best kind?) but how much attention should we pay to the game’s best players when considering topics outside the actual playing of the game? 6 Feb 2023
Morri: New rules reinforce the same public golf message

Morri: New rules reinforce the same public golf message

It didn’t attract much fanfare, but last week’s announcement that specific rules have been introduced for golfers with a disability may be the most important thing to happen in the game for years. 14 Nov 2022
Rules of Golf updated for 2023

Rules of Golf updated for 2023

The R&A and the USGA have unveiled a regular update to the Rules of Golf as they continue to make the Rules easier to understand and apply. The new Rules will go into effect on 1 January 2023. 8 Nov 2022
Jeffrey Guan – Rising star, wise guy

Jeffrey Guan – Rising star, wise guy

Jeffrey Guan is no ordinary Aussie teenage golf star. Inspired by Ben Hogan, he believes any future success he has is as much about the power of the mind as it is about the power of his swing. 19 Oct 2022
Morri: Distance debate back on the horizon

Morri: Distance debate back on the horizon

One thing the arrival of LIV Golf has achieved has been to shift focus away from the otherwise perennially simmering distance discussion. 10 Oct 2022
Aussie Bolton opens strongly as Hagestad leads U.S. Mid-Amateur

Aussie Bolton opens strongly as Hagestad leads U.S. Mid-Amateur

Call it the calm before the storm. 11 Sep 2022
Gore hired as PGA Tour player advocate

Gore hired as PGA Tour player advocate

Jason Gore spent four years at the USGA keeping a better line of communication with players, now he's been asked to perform that role with the PGA Tour. 22 Aug 2022
Aussies advance as quartet share U.S. Amateur medallist honours

Aussies advance as quartet share U.S. Amateur medallist honours

It was another glorious summer day in northern New Jersey on Tuesday. The sun was out, the temperatures barely crept into the 80s (Fahrenheit) without humidity and there was a gentle breeze – a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. 17 Aug 2022
Difficult conditions lead to packed U.S. Amateur leaderboard

Difficult conditions lead to packed U.S. Amateur leaderboard

The U.S. Amateur Championship serves as a litmus test for the game’s best amateurs, a chance to challenge themselves on layouts strong enough to host major championships. 16 Aug 2022
Japan’s Baba claims dominant U.S. Women’s Amateur victory

Japan’s Baba claims dominant U.S. Women’s Amateur victory

Displaying superb ball striking, near-flawless putting and a killer competitive instinct, Saki Baba put on a clinic at the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. 15 Aug 2022
Wooster U.S. Senior Women's Amateur runner-up for third time

Wooster U.S. Senior Women's Amateur runner-up for third time

In one of the most dominant performances in championship history, Shelly Stouffer breezed through the bracket to win the 60th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur at Anchorage Golf Course. 5 Aug 2022
Wooster through to U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Final

Wooster through to U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Final

Australia's Sue Wooster and Shelly Stouffer each won two matches on Wednesday to earn their spots in the championship match of the 60th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur at Anchorage Golf Course. 4 Aug 2022
Wooster remains in U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur hunt

Wooster remains in U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur hunt

Sue Wooster is once again the lone Australian flying the flag at the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur after the first round of match play saw compatriot Robyn Puckett drop out of the race. 2 Aug 2022
Ding makes U.S. Junior Amateur history at Bandon Dunes

Ding makes U.S. Junior Amateur history at Bandon Dunes

For the first time in its history, the U.S. Junior Amateur Trophy is headed to the People’s Republic of China. 1 Aug 2022
Guan through to U.S. Junior quarterfinals

Guan through to U.S. Junior quarterfinals

Jeffrey Guan has been a dominant force in the amateur game in Australia in recent years, and now the Sydneysider is showing his talent in America as he tries to become Australia’s’ second winner of the U.S. Junior Amateur. 29 Jul 2022

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