What did you announce today and why is it so important? We’re updating the speeds used to test golf balls for the first time in 20 years. The game has evolved significantly during that time and it’s ...

Controversy and posturing have surrounded the USGA and R&A’s announcement that golf balls are expected to be rolled back in 2030 via a change in the distance test. It’s been the conjecture of some ...

The two-word text arrived from my friend Scott at precisely 2:32 p.m. Friday. “Quick nine?” After a busy week on the golf-news beat, a quick nine was exactly what I needed to clear my cluttered head.

The R&A and USGA will update the testing conditions used for golf ball conformance under the Overall Distance Standard (ODS), which will take effect in January 2028. The decision aims to reduce the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Kramer covers golf and luxury technology. If you’re a golfer, your thoughts are likely turning to the course as the weather ...