What is the MGAs position on non-conforming equipment?
The MGA conducts all of its competitions pursuant to the Rules of Golf. Accordingly, the MGA endorses the USGA position that a “single set of rules, including those for equipment, best serves all constituencies of the game, including both competitive and recreational players.” For all MGA competitions, use of a non-conforming golf club or ball is a violation of the Rules of Golf and will result in a penalty of disqualification. Likewise, any rounds played with non-conforming equipment are not acceptable for handicap posting. The new Condition of Competition affecting the grooves on iron clubs greater than 25* only applies to USGA Open competitions (Men’s, Senior & Women’s) until 2014. At that time, all USGA amateur-only competitions (including qualifiers) will include this condition. The MGA has not made a determination if it will adopt this condition. ( NOTE: It is not a RULE that is in effect automatically. The Committee in charge of the competition must adopt the Local Rule for it t
