Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a new GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges ...

The USGA and The R&A have provided an updated release to the areas of interest and research topics on hitting distance in golf. The governing bodies are continuing their work to assess potential ...

Driver distance is heavily influenced by launch, spin, and strike quality. Many golfers lose 20–30 yards because of inefficient setup and delivery. This video explains three simple steps that improve ...

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 ...

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 ...

ST. AUGUSTINE — The field for the 18th St. Augustine Amateur was as diverse as an amateur tournament can get: it had teenagers and men old enough to be their fathers, active college stars and former ...

The USGA and The R&A have proposed a Model Local Rule (MLR) that gives competition organizers the option to require use of golf balls that are tested under modified launch conditions to address the ...