To submit a product to the USGA for evaluation, simply complete the appropriate submission form below and submit it, with a sample of the product, to the address noted on the submission form. Effective for submissions received on or after April 1, 2009, the following charges will apply:
| Woods |
$ 150 each |
| Hybrids |
$ 150 each |
| Iron Sets |
$ 500 per set |
| Individual Iron Heads |
$ 150 each |
| Putters |
$ 50 each |
| Other (tees, gloves, shoes, etc.) |
$ 50 each |
Please note that submissions will not be processed until payment has been received and verified. If paying by credit card, the USGA accepts American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Additionally, the USGA does not charge for opinions regarding the potential conformance of prototypes, mock-ups, or concepts of golf equipment technology communicated to the USGA.
The Rules of Golf related to equipment, other than golf balls, are primarily located in
Rules 4 and
14-3, as well as
Appendices II and
IV of the Rules of Golf at the following link:
Rules of Golf.
Additionally, the USGA publishes A Guide to the Rules on Clubs and Balls, which provides a more detailed explanation of many of the provisions in
Appendix II, at the following link:
Guide to the Rules on Clubs and Balls.
We ask that you review the Rules and Guidelines regarding equipment prior to submitting your product. Should you have any questions regarding the Rules and/or Guidelines, please feel free to contact the Test Center at 908-234-2300.
Download Club Submission Form (Editable PDF File)
United States Golf Association
Golf House
77 Liberty Corner Road
Far Hills, N.J. 07931
Attention: Manager, Equipment Standards