Allowed under the Rules of Golf
The Rules of Golf: Rule14-3. Artificial Devices and Unusual
Equipment
Except as provided in the RULES, during a stipulated round
the player shall not use any artificial device or unusual
equipment:
a) Which might assist him in making a stroke or in his
play; or
b) For the purpose of gauging or measuring distance or conditions
which might affect his play; or
c) Which might assist him in gripping the club, except
that:
(i) plain gloves may be worn
(ii) resin, powder and drying or
moisturizing agents may be used; and
(iii) a towel or handkerchief may be wrapped
around the grip.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE 14-3: Disqualification.
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A CLUBDRI™ sample was submitted
to the USGA for approval on March 29th, 2002. This specific
device was inspected, and a determination made that
this product would not violate the Rules of Golf.
Decision: 2002- 159
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The Royal and Ancient Golf
Club of St. Andrews has ruled that CLUBDRI does not breach
the Rules of Golf. April 7, 2003.
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