John spitzer

June 13th, 2022

R&A/USGA distance rollback proposals get more aggressive

If implemented, the changes would impact golf balls and, at least on the tour level, severely roll back how drivers perform.

October 13th, 2021

REINING IT IN: Golf’s ruling bodies take next step in limiting driver length

Regarding Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson and their lust for 48-inch drivers, golf’s ruling bodies have only one thing to say: Not so fast.

January 30th, 2019

Annual R&A/USGA report shows another distance increase on pro tours in 2018

But there was not the dramatic jump of 2017.

May 16th, 2018

USGA/R&A announce distance research project, website

In their joint efforts to study the issue of driving distance and its effect on the game, the USGA and R&A announced this morning the launch of a website that will solicit opinions on distance’s role in the game from all golfers and stakeholders.