The R&A and the USGA first allowed the use of distance-measuring devices by Local Rule in January 2006 and are reaffirming that these devices may be used to measure only distance and must not be able to measure other conditions such as wind speed or direction, the slope of the ground or the temperature. read more

"This very positive Court of Appeals ruling affirms our contention that we were not allowed to argue our full case before the jury," said Joe Nauman, Executive VP, Corporate and Legal, Acushnet Company. read more

The game format, which is pick 'em style, allows fans to pick a foursome who they believe will finish the highest in that respective major, based upon tournament money winnings. read more

"The scholarship program invests in one of our Cardholder's most important goals, the education of their children," said Phil Green, President of OB Sports Golf Management. read more

"I wasn't far off in last month's prediction that we wouldn't see a double-digit increase in rounds demand to match the strong March weather favorability," said Pellucid President Jim Koppenhaver. read more

"Golf courses are economic, environmental and recreational assets to local communities. Communities derive direct value from the water applied to golf courses," said Greg Lyman of the GCSAA. read more

In fact, a recent survey by Wrigley's Doublemint gum reveals that preparing for an athletic event, can be more stressful for everyday athletes than a trip to the dentist's office or a public speaking engagement. read more

The creation of an Olympic Golf Committee is intended to drive the International Golf Federation's effort for the sport's inclusion in the 2016 Olympic Games. A host of vital golf organisations will be represented on the committee. read more

"A round of golf means being outside for 4 or 5 hours, walking at a fast pace for about 4 miles, something which is known to be good for health,'' said Anders Ahlbom, one of a group of scientists responsible for the study. read more

"We are proud to celebrate our national champions and the place they hold in the fabric of American golf. We encourage all those who love golf to visit," said Jim Vernon, President of the United States Golf Association. read more

"These items were being listed as brand new, legitimate Cleveland Golf products," said Steve Gingrich, Vice President of Global Legal Enforcement. "We were successful in our efforts to shut down another individual." read more

"We applaud the initiative The European Tour has taken. The facts are that there will be over 100,000 new cases of skin cancer in the UK and Ireland this year," said Timothy Dodd, Managing Director of Screen4Life. read more

"Year after year golfers make resolutions to improve things specific to their golf game," said Spanish Trail Director of Golf Instruction Jim McGurk. "As an instructor, I like to know what their specific goals are as this information provides me with a good starting point when working together." read more

"Jim is known for his million dollar swing and landing safe drives on the fairway. This year, JOHNNIE WALKER COLLECTION wanted to take that combination one step further with Jim to bring home our message of safe driving - both on and off the course," said Bill Topf, VP Johnnie Walker. read more

"In the West and South, given the extended season, the average golf course can expect 297 playable days a year vs. the 226 days in the Northeast and Midwest," said David Friedberg, CEO of WeatherBill. read more