USGA

Restrictions on green books? This isn't just a U-turn – it's a full scale retreat
The finalised rules on green reading materials have been published by The R&A and USGA and, as Steve Carroll reports, there have been a few changes
October 15, 2018Golf News
‘I’m 25 years older and I'm hitting it at least 25 yards further’
We spoke to five stars from the 1980s to hear about what it was like to play with Persimmon and struggle to reach par 4s
October 11, 2018The Scoop
How well do you understand the Rules of Golf?
In this week's Fourball we discuss the new Player's Edition of the Rules, our own inadequacies and what we'd like to see changed by the authorities
September 14, 2018The Scoop
Five ways the new Rules of Golf Player’s Edition will help you
The R&A and USGA have unveiled their much anticipated Player’s Edition of the Rules of Golf. Steve Carroll looks under the bonnet of the new book
September 12, 2018Golf News
Stop trying to please everyone – just ban green books altogether
Just when you thought the rule changes were meant to be making golf simpler, we get hit with a five-page document on green book limitations. Just get …
July 31, 2018Golf News
Why do we love Fleetwood? Because you can't fake being genuine
How on earth do you shoot 63 at Shinnecock on US Open Sunday? Just ask Tommy Fleetwood. Even the American fans took to him
June 17, 2018Golf News
‘Shambolic’ Mickelson’s relationship with the US Open takes another bizarre twist
Despite not winning it, Phil Mickelson has enjoyed a brilliant record at the US Open. Then he did one of the strangest things that anyone could …
June 16, 2018Golf News
Who will be King of the Hills?
Who will win the 118th US Open? And what will be the main talking point of the week? The NCG team have made their predictions
June 13, 2018Golf News
Why Shinnecock is a course that will stand the test of time
Will the lauded Shinnecock Hills be brought to its knees by the world's best? We are about to find out, writes columnist Colin Callander
June 12, 2018
All your questions about the World Handicap System answered
England Golf have embarked on a 38-date tour of workshops to educate clubs on the new World Handicap System. Steve Carroll was at the first
April 20, 2018Golf News