The USGA and the R&A are conducting a review of the Rules of Amateur Status to make them easier to understand and apply.
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USGA and R&A announce modifications to World Amateur Golf Ranking
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
The USGA and R&A announced the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) will be determined by a new system called the Power Method
...Read MoreWorld Handicap System to Roll Out in 2020
Monday, November 4th, 2019
The World Handicap System (WHS) is ready to be launched in January 2020 and will provide golfers with a unified and more inclusive handicapping system for the first time.
...Read MoreWomen in Golf Charter
Thursday, October 10th, 2019
To date, 153 organizations have given their commitment to the Women in Golf Charter, pledging to build on current initiatives
...Read MoreThe USGA And The R&A Release Clarifications to Rule 10.2b(4): Restriction on Caddie Standing Behind Player
Wednesday, February 6th, 2019
The USGA and The R&A have provided two clarifications to Rule 10.2b(4) regarding restrictions on caddies standing behind players, which take effect immediately.
...Read MoreUSGA and The R&A Release 2018 Driving Distance Report
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Jan. 29, 2019) – The USGA and The R&A have released the 2018 Annual Driving Distance Report
...Read MoreGlobal ranking for golfers with disabilities to launch in 2019
Tuesday, November 13th, 2018
The USGA and R&A will administer a global ranking for golfers with disabilities, which will help to grow participation and competition
...Read MoreUSGA and R&A finalize limits on use of green-reading materials
Monday, October 15th, 2018
The USGA and R&A have published the finalized interpretation on the use of green-reading materials in golf, which take effect on Jan. 1, 2019.
...Read MoreGolf’s modernized Rules and new Player’s Edition published
Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
Golf’s new Rules have been published by the USGA and The R&A ahead of their effective date of January 1, 2019.
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