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Statement from the USGA:
Despite efforts by the USGA to maintain performance limitations of golf equipment, the USGA has determined that recent technological advances have had a significant impact on the game of golf. In order to restore some of challenge to the game taken away by these advances in equipment technology, the USGA will revise the Rules of Golf to reduce the hole diameter from 4.25 inches to 3.95 inches.
The USGA considered other remedies, including more restrictive equipment standards. However, after extensive consultation with leading representatives from all facets of golf, the USGA has concluded that a significant roll back in equipment technology could cause significant harm to the golfing public and golf industry. A sudden change in equipment standards could render much of current day equipment illegal for USGA-sanctioned play or for posting scores to establish valid handicaps.
This revision to the Rules of Golf will become effective as of January 1, 2006.
Despite efforts by the USGA to maintain performance limitations of golf equipment, the USGA has determined that recent technological advances have had a significant impact on the game of golf. In order to restore some of challenge to the game taken away by these advances in equipment technology, the USGA will revise the Rules of Golf to reduce the hole diameter from 4.25 inches to 3.95 inches.
The USGA considered other remedies, including more restrictive equipment standards. However, after extensive consultation with leading representatives from all facets of golf, the USGA has concluded that a significant roll back in equipment technology could cause significant harm to the golfing public and golf industry. A sudden change in equipment standards could render much of current day equipment illegal for USGA-sanctioned play or for posting scores to establish valid handicaps.
This revision to the Rules of Golf will become effective as of January 1, 2006.
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