What, if any, rules and regulation changes does anyone think may be on the horizon for the game of golf over the next few years? I`ve heard they`re thinking of not allowing the broomhandle putter as a relief club when dropping the ball, and there`s even murmours about marking a straight line on your golf ball for putting too .
The only change that I think is likely within the next few years may be some additional limitations on golf ball distance, mainly as protection for the integrity of our older courses that have reached the limits of their expansion capabilities.
What, if any, rules and regulation changes does anyone think may be on the horizon for the game of golf over the next few years? I`ve heard they`re thinking of not allowing the broomhandle putter as a relief club when dropping the ball, and there`s even murmours about marking a straight line on your golf ball for putting too .
I don't think the line on the golf ball helps that much anyway. Maybe I am just really weird here (cause if the pros do it then it must be good right?) but I put my ball on the green so that I cannot see any logos or marking anywhere...just white. I felt like I was concentraiting to much on that line on my ball when I was putting rather then a good stroke, so I started not doing it and by my standards puting increased.
The only change that I think is likely within the next few years may be some additional limitations on golf ball distance, mainly as protection for the integrity of our older courses that have reached the limits of their expansion capabilities.
valeogut - I agree with you. Just as they did with iron grooves, driver COR, etc..., they will probably attempt to put a limit on the golf ball.
I don't see it hurting the pro's too much, they generate enough length, but putting a limit on the ball will probably be felt more by the average golfer who has really benefitted from being able to hit farther.
Also, I wonder if future changes to ball characteristics would also affect the softness of the ball and its ability to hold the green as it does now.
valeogut - I agree with you. Just as they did with iron grooves, driver COR, etc..., they will probably attempt to put a limit on the golf ball.
I don't see it hurting the pro's too much, they generate enough length, but putting a limit on the ball will probably be felt more by the average golfer who has really benefitted from being able to hit farther.
Also, I wonder if future changes to ball characteristics would also affect the softness of the ball and its ability to hold the green as it does now.
Ultimately physics will put the a limit on the golf ball but by then it may be too late for a lot of classic courses. The balls that are available today are plenty long enough for the vast majority of amateur golfers. The name of the game is getting the ball close to the hole. Any ball changes (for the better player) that don't promote hitting and stopping the ball close to the hole just won't fly. Pardon the pun!
Until 2008, there are no rules changes. The Rules of Golf are changed only in Presidential election years (obviously every 4 years). In the meantime, some rules are occasionally written a little clearer but there are not changes except for every 4 years when the R&A and USGA meet to discuss proposed rules changes.
How a proposed rule becomes a "law" (schoolhouse rock of Rules of Golf)...
Thanks for the clarification on that jc. So I guess that means we're stuck with what we have for the next 4 years...no biggie, they seem to work just fine anyway. :nodsmiley
January 5th, 2005, 06:28 AM
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