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\r\nWhile distance measuring devices have been permitted in other professional and amateur events — they have not been approved for actual PGA Tour competitions or the other three major championships.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The rationale given by the PGA of America leadership is that distance measuring devices will help the overall pace of play. Such a conclusion is debatable as others have claimed using such devices will only add to the overall time between shots.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
PGA of America president Jim Richardson said, “We’re always interested in methods that may help improve the flow of play during our Championships,” with the idea that players and caddies can find their yardages faster, thus speeding up the pace of play.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nBeginning in 2021, the PGA of America will allow the use of distance measuring devices during competition rounds at the @PGAChampionship<\/a>, @KPMGWomensPGA<\/a> and @seniorpgachamp<\/a>.https:\/\/t.co\/vnJ3OICMlE<\/a><\/p>\r\n\u2014 PGA of America (@PGA) February 9, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The specific section of the Rules of Golf falls under\u00a0Rule 4.3a(1).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For purists — seeing a Jack Nicklaus or Ben Hogan using such a device makes them wince.<\/a> For younger players, who came of age to golf when such devices were always on the scene, the inclusion is of far less concern.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"