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'Insane Is Not The Right Word, But Can't Allow That To Happen' - Jack Nicklaus Heavily In Favor Of Golf Ball Rollback To Prevent Best US Courses From Becoming Obsolete

The Muirfield Village founder believes only around 100 US courses can currently host major events and that number will only decrease in the coming years if a golf ball rollback does not occur soon

Golf Monthly

Sergio Garcia Sends USGA Subtle 'Little Miracle' Hint To Keep US Open Streak Alive

As Sergio Garcia reflected on his streak of 25 consecutive US Open appearances coming to an end, he sent a covert plea to the USGA to hand him the "little miracle" of an exemption for Oakmont

Golf Monthly

Johnson Wagner Defends Rory McIlroy After Skipping Media At PGA Championship

The Golf Channel analyst explained that a media appearance from McIlroy could have squashed speculation around his non-conforming driver, but Wagner was ultimately fine with the five-time Major winner not speaking to media at Quail Hollow

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Marc Dull Makes History With Solo Win At US Amateur Four Ball Championship

Marc Dull created history at the US Amateur Four Ball Championship, as the American became the first player to win a pairs match by himself in the event

Golf Monthly

Scottie Scheffler Reveals His Driver Failed USGA Test Ahead Of PGA Championship

The World No.1 used his back-up model to win the PGA Championship after revealing his gamer failed a USGA test this week

Golf Monthly

Scottie Scheffler Calls for ‘More Robust’ Testing After Winning PGA With Backup Driver

The world No. 1 was forced to replace his driver after it failed a pre-tournament test which also reportedly affected Rory McIlroy, and after winning said the process should be more strict.

Sports Illustrated

Xander Schauffele Reveals Strong Views On Driver Testing

The World No.3 thinks all players' clubs should be tested, while he also said he thinks that Scottie Scheffler is using a back-up model this week at Quail Hollow

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Renowned Coach Calls For Change To Governing Bodies' 'Secrecy' After McIlroy Driver Test Fail Report

Peter Kostis doesn't believe it's in anyone's best interests to keep testing results private

Golf Monthly

Jon Rahm sets early clubhouse target at weather-affected US PGA Championship

Following a three-and-a-half-hour delay due to early morning thunderstorms, Rahm carded a superb 67 to surge up a crowded leaderboard.

The Independent UK

PGA Championship Officials Confirm Driver Tests That Reportedly Included Rory McIlroy

The Masters champion is reportedly playing with a backup driver after his regular was deemed non-conforming Tuesday via testing that is common around majors and PGA Tour events.

Sports Illustrated

No concerns after Rory McIlroy’s driver deemed non-conforming – US PGA officials

It emerged on Friday that the driver McIlroy had planned to use had failed tests conducted by the United States Golf Association on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

PGA Of America Issues Statement After Rory McIlroy's Non-Conforming Driver Report

The PGA of America has released a statement confirming some players' drivers were tested by the USGA before the PGA Championship

Golf Monthly

Rory McIlroy Switched Drivers Before PGA Championship After Random USGA Testing

According to a report, the Masters champion had his regular driver deemed non-conforming Tuesday and had to put a backup in play at Quail Hollow.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Rory McIlroy Forced Into Driver Change Prior To PGA Championship

McIlroy's driver, reportedly, was deemed non-conforming by the USGA on Tuesday, with the five-time Major winner forced into a change prior to his first round

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'We're Really Concerned About The 28 Million Golfers In This Country' - PGA Of America CEO 'Vehemently' Against Golf Ball Rollback Plan

The PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague has reiterated the organization's opposition to the golf ball rollback, but has revealed positive discussions on a solution are taking place

The Guardian - UK

Golf ball ‘rollback’ up in air with PGA of America ‘vehemently against’ plans

The PGA of America has reiterated its stance against the roll back of the golf ball, saying it is “vehemently against” the plan to limit distance

Golf Monthly

Amateur Legend Jay Sigel Dies Aged 81

The USGA has announced the American has passed away at the age of 81 from pancreatic cancer

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Tee Box Inequality: Why Aren't All Tees Rated For Women?

Long-hitting female golfers are let down by tee ratings

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Lucas Glover Criticizes 'Stupid And Reactive' Golf Ball Rollback Plan

The 2009 US Open champion has told Golfweek why he is not in favor of the plan, which would see elite golfers use a different ball from 2028, with recreational players following two years later

Golf Monthly

A History Of Golf Handicapping: Which Is The Best Ever System?

The handicap system is fundamental to amateur golf. What were its origins? How did it develop? And which system has worked best?

Sports Illustrated

Joaquin Niemann Inching Toward U.S. Open Berth With LIV Golf Adelaide Win

The 26-year-old Chilean, exempt into every major but the U.S. Open, came from three strokes back to win LIV Golf Adelaide with the day’s only bogey-free round.

Sports Illustrated

Fact or Fiction: LIV Golf Is Getting Enough Respect From Major Championships

The SI Golf staff debates major exemptions and a new scoring format for LIV Golf, and whether the LPGA’s new slow play policy will be harsh right away.

Golf Monthly

US Open Local And Final Qualifying: Full Schedule For Oakmont 2025

The USGA have announced the qualifying sites for the 125th US Open, which takes place at Oakmont on the 12th to the 15th June

Sports Illustrated

Golf Pride’s Newest Grip Aligns a Player’s Need for Consistency

With the largest rib allowed by USGA standards, the Align Max grip allows players ease of hand placement.

Golf Monthly

LIV Golf Receives Pathway Into The Open

The R&A has announced a pathway for LIV Golfers to reach The Open in a move that follows the USGA's decision to create one for the US Open

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