16 Comments

1. 

   Square

   Jul 25, 2018 at 4:46 am

   The USGA is soooo much fun. I can’t wait for next year’s US Open.

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2. 

   Mike Thompson

   Jul 24, 2018 at 10:55 am

   So Geoff Shackelford is now a source for an article that he wrote with no sources? Where’s HIS source? Jordan Spieth asked a question-didn’t make a statement.

   This is the kind of #fakenews that is the problem. Go back to the days of getting an actual source to go in record before publishing false stories.

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3. 

   Bob Parson Jr.

   Jul 22, 2018 at 10:35 pm

   Sure, the USGA and the R&A are afraid if enfircing the rules fir slow play, so they create a non Issue to tackle their own cowardice. This another reason the USGA mafia will never get my money.

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4. 

   Rich

   Jul 21, 2018 at 8:09 pm

   Yea, it’s about time this is addressed.It’s getting to be a robot golfer-ish game… Go back to no books period !! It’s the best player from his decisions without books…
   Even stop the walk off distance measurements also.This would speed up the game!!!

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5. 

   G.W

   Jul 21, 2018 at 6:34 pm

   Another stupid idea.Just enforce the rules for slow play and its a non issue.

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6. 

   Travis

   Jul 21, 2018 at 8:44 am

   “It’s simply too premature to discuss”… dear god… how long is this process going to take? Do they need to “mobilize the committee” again? Have a meeting to have a meeting to discuss having a meeting about thinking about meeting for this topic? If the USGA can make this decision within the 2018 calendar year I’ll be shocked.

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7. 

   acew/7iron

   Jul 21, 2018 at 8:26 am

   Its about time…

   Anchoring a putter never help as many putts go down as these cheat sheets used by the best in the world.

   How many more putts could you sink over the course of a year with a caddie & his cheat sheet?

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8. 

   Adrian

   Jul 21, 2018 at 5:16 am

   This is silly…even if you know the break without a doubt you are still going to miss most putts outside of about 6 feet.

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9. 

   Raj lp

   Jul 21, 2018 at 2:00 am

   Finally. The green reading books were getting out of hand. Reading greens and judging the subtle breaks is an art. Pros using cliffs notes in tournaments is ridiculous. Let em have it for practice rounds.

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10. 

    Wiger Toods

    Jul 20, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    The major complaint about this is the topographical information. It’s the main part where the ball rolls. The catch is that technology is always going to be an issue. They’ve been mapped. These maps exist. Banning them without banning yardage books means it’s going to always be there.

    If you want to “ban” the advantage, stop publishing the damned pin sheets!

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11. 

    Tom

    Jul 20, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    USGA let the golf ball get totally out of control (spin rates/ distance)….but they are worried about books showing contours of greens??? lol! If the USGA was ruling body of major league baseball, outfield fences would have to be 600ft!

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12. 

    DB

    Jul 20, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    Hey, finally the USGA is doing something productive. Credit where credit is due. These books are out of control, and they definitely are slowing down play. Plus it’s just not interesting to see a bunch of guys standing around a green staring down at their books. There’s no art, no soul… they should be looking around and trying to read the green like everyone else. It’s part of the game.

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      Phil D. Snuts

      Jul 20, 2018 at 3:02 pm

      I disagree that they hold up play because now these guys are gonna read it from 360* then they’ll stand over the putt and second guess and go through the whole routine again. Probably a “wash” time wise. But I 100% agree it’s a step in bringing the game back to a traditional level. Next up wound balls, wooden woods, steel shafts and max loft of 56*. Come on USGA stop catering to the manufacturers. Pro golfers should be held to a different set of rules and standards. Let fat mike and his 87 year old dad play 48” 50 gram antenna whips and a sack full of wedges.

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13. 

    B

    Jul 20, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    What course/hole is this? That green is nuts.

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      alas

      Jul 24, 2018 at 12:15 am

      It’s the green on the Moon when Buzz Aldrin swung his 7 iron….

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