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1. Technology vs. Tradition; a deadly duel; why golf's rule makers are putting the kibosh on innovation

Author

Santoli, Michael

Subjects
Golf equipment industry -- Standards, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, United States Golf Association -- Standards
Abstract

The United States Golf Association in 1998 passed strict new standards for golf clubs and balls which have outraged many golf-equipment makers. The USGA desire to limit the distance players can hit the ball collides with the plans of such manufacturers as Calloway Golf and Fortune Brands, which gain about two-thirds of their profits from new equipment designed to increase distance off the tee. Some in the golf equipment industry would like to see separate standards for professional and mass market equipment, but the USGA says uniform standards are central to golf's traditions.

Published
1999

2. The rule(s) of reason

Author

Hawkins, John (English admiral)

Subjects
Professional Golfers' Association -- Standards, Golf equipment industry -- Standards, Golf -- Rules
Abstract

All this talk about the harmful effects of technology has a Chicken Little mentality to it, as if the game's welfare depends on some self-appointed custodians deciding how thick the […]

Published
2002

3. Durability is key issue in COR debate

Subjects
Golf clubs (Sporting goods), Golf equipment industry -- Standards
Abstract

Manufacturers might ultimately come up short in their bids to hit the .860 coefficient of restitution (COR) limit for recreational golfers proposed by the U.S. Golf Association and the Royal […]

Published
2002

5. New tone at USGA : On equipment, Mackenzie strives to be tough but fair

Author

Sirak, Ron and Russell, Geoff

Subjects
United States Golf Association -- Standards, United States Women's Open (Golf) -- Officials and employees, Golf equipment industry -- Standards
Abstract

WHILE it is the 15-member Executive Committee that runs the USGA, the tone is set in large part by the president. When Buzz Taylor was at the helm the USGA […]

Published
2002

6. Can the USGA and OEMs agree on ball regulations?

Subjects
Golf balls -- Standards, Golf equipment industry -- Standards, Business, Sport, sporting goods and toys industry, United States Golf Association -- Standards
Abstract

'I'm not sure what the conflict might be. Although I have a number of problems with the U.S. Golf Association's proposed testing protocol, in my opinion there will be less [...]

Published
2001

7. USGA eyes the ball : New testing could be implemented as early as spring

Author

Sirak, Ron

Subjects
United States Golf Association -- Standards, Golf balls -- Standards, Golf equipment industry -- Standards
Abstract

WITH the United States Golf Association having taken a stand on illegal drivers, will the golf ball be next? That's the indication out of Far Hills, N.J. But some industry […]

Published
2000

8. Balls in Bounds

Subjects
United States Golf Association -- Standards, Golf balls -- Standards, Golf equipment industry -- Standards
Abstract

Optimization shouldn't change a thing in your golf bag or pro shop. Ball makers already incorporate the new testing into developing balls. That means it is unlikely any current ball […]

Published
2000

10. AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN?

Author

Murphy, Timothy F.

Subjects
Golf equipment industry -- Standards, Golf balls -- Testing, Business, Sport, sporting goods and toys industry, United States Golf Association -- Standards
Abstract

Current positions leave USGA and manufacturers on a collision course. It's time for real dialogue WHETHER IT'S THE SERENITY OF A 6:30 A.M. stroll down a dew-covered fairway or the [...]

Published
2000

11. Fore!

Author

Sheble, Nicholas

Subjects
Golf equipment industry -- Standards, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Professional Golfers' Association -- Standards
Abstract

The US Professional Golfers' Assn will begin utilizing a test in Jan 2004 to evaluate the legality of each golfer's clubs.

Published
2003

12. USGA Says Killer Bee Driver Conforms With USGA Rules; Executive Committee Reverses Original Ruling and Revises Internal Guidelines for Rule 4-1e

Subjects
Black Rock Golf Corp. -- Standards -- 00360700, Golf equipment industry -- Standards, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Committee of the USGA has decided that the USGA's interpretation of Rule 4-le 'has been overly restrictive' and notified Black Rock Golf [...]

Published
1997

13. USGA Takes Position on Blackrock's Club Markings

Subjects
Blackrock Golf Corp. -- Standards, Golf equipment industry -- Standards, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 5, 1997, the United States Golf Association stated that it will issue a letter that certain of Blackrock Golf Corporation's golf clubs [...]

Published
1997

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