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Pace of Play Research
Improving pace of play throughout the game is a priority for the USGA. Take a look at some of the work we're doing to achieve our goals in this area.
The introduction of the Flagstick Monitoring Tool
The USGA has worked with Spectrum Technologies to develop a flagstick-based tool that allows a single person to keep track of all the golfers on the course. Check out our infographic to learn the details.
Q&A: USGA's Matt Pringle
Matt Pringle, the USGA's Technical Director, explains some of the work the Association has undertaken to tackle golf's pace-of-play challenges.
Video: GPS Data Loggers
A big part of the USGA's efforts in studying pace of play hinge on the use of gpa data loggers, which can fit in a golfer's pocket and have been deployed throughout the country.
GPS Data: What We Learned
Here's a summary of the data collected during the inaugural use of GPS data loggers in the summer of 2014. Originally presented by the USGA's Scott Mingay and Matt Pringle at the Pace of Play Symposium.