The confusion and dispute caused by the Rule of Golf (14.3) in relation to the use of the very popular Distance Measuring Devices within Leeds Union clubs has been considered at great length by the Executive. A number of clubs have already issued a local rule to allow such devices to be used in competition. The recommended wording is in Rules of Golf Appendix1-B-9.
The Leeds & District Executive took the decision,at our meeting on the 30th September,to allow Measuring Devises in all Leeds & District Union Competitions and League matches with effect from 1st January 2009 - We are glad that EGU and Yorkshire have since followed our lead !!!
The following Rule change will be included in the 2009 Handbook:
For all Competitions in Leeds & District Union Championships, Competitions and Matches a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. If a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. gradient, windspeed, temperature etc.) the player is in breach of Rule 14-3 of the Rules of Golf for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is used. |
