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Is a ‘variable distance’ ball viable?

Is a ‘variable distance’ ball viable?

With an increasing eye on advances made in golf equipment, USGA executive director and CEO Mike Davis offered an interesting solution: a “variable distance” golf ball. Speaking at the North American Golf Innovation Symposium, Davis outlined an option [...]

Johnson shows world who’s No. 1

Johnson shows world who’s No. 1

MEXICO CITY — Dustin Johnson didn’t flinch when a challenge arrived out of nowhere Sunday, playing mistake-free over the final five holes to win the Mexico Championship in his debut as the No. 1 player in [...]

LPGA Legends coming to White Horse

LPGA Legends coming to White Horse

The LPGA is coming back to the Northwest, only this time with a “Legends” tag. It was announced on Saturday at the Seattle Golf Show that the relatively new LPGA Legends Tour has teamed with the [...]

Golf’s ruling bodies make bold changes

Golf’s ruling bodies make bold changes

MEXICO CITY — Golf’s two governing bodies released a draft of modern rules Wednesday aimed at bringing common sense to what can be a complicated sport. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the U.S. Golf [...]