Equipment Standards
Equipment Standards
Skip carousel
Inside the USGA Research and Test Center
Get an exclusive look inside the USGA Research and Test Center, in Liberty Corner, N.J., where our engineers and experts put every piece of golf equipment through a rigorous testing process.
Video Player is loading.
Inside the Test Center
Video Player is loading.
Center of Excellence
For Players
-
The Equipment RulesThe main objective is to ensure that technological advances in golf equipment are in the game's best interest.
-
Club and Ball ListsThese listings identify golf balls and clubs that have been evaluated for conformance to the Rules of Golf.
-
All About GroovesLearn how to comply with amended golf-club groove regulations when the Condition of Competition is in effect.
-
All About DMDsExplore resources and information on the use of distance-measuring devices in competition.
-
Equipment FAQsFind answers to frequently asked questions about equipment standards, or submit a question to the USGA.
-
Medical ExceptionsCertain golf equipment, designed to assist players with physical limitations, is permitted for medical reasons.
For Manufacturers
-
Governing DocumentsThese are the joint views of the USGA and R&A, along with the key principles and policies that guide their actions.
-
Get Equipment TestedThe submission process is straightforward and, after a few simple steps, equipment can be evaluated by the USGA.
-
Test ProtocolsLearn more about the various procedures used by the USGA staff to test all golf equipment for conformance.
-
Notices/AnnouncementsThe USGA occasionally proposes modifications to the Equipment Rules which may be subject to a comment period.
-
Technical LibraryView technical documents and other useful information that helps inform the USGA’s decision making.
