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USGA Stands Firm on Driver Compliance After Test Failures

CEO Mike Whan reassured players that test protocols remain unchanged with all results kept confidential ahead of the U.S. Open.

Jun 12, 2024; Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA; Chief executive officer Mike Whan with the USGA addresses the media during a press conference for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Pinehurst No. 2. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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World number one Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Championship

Overview

  • USGA CEO Mike Whan said that the association has no concerns over equipment rules compliance despite world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy failing conformance tests last month.
  • The governing body’s random driver tests measure how long a ball stays on the club face and flag any driver exceeding the 258-microsecond limit as out of tolerance.
  • Whan confirmed the USGA will not publish individual test outcomes or change its current testing protocols.
  • Random checks conducted this week at Oakmont Country Club have not produced any new non-compliant findings ahead of the 125th U.S. Open.
  • The USGA has held discussions with manufacturers and tours on potential golf ball rule changes to curb driving distances.