If you are like me, you already have at least two adjustable clubs in your bag…anything to improve your game, right? Well, believe it or not, the USGA has rules on how to use them in a stipulated round of golf such as local tournaments.
First, you can only use adjustable clubs that require a specific hand tool like an Allen wrench to make an adjustment. So, if you are looking to buy a club and see one advertised that uses a hand adjustment control that ‘makes it easier,’ don’t buy it…you can’t use it legally.
Second, the adjustable parts must be fixed and not loose. But, if they come loose during your round you can re-tighten (not readjust them during the round) using the appropriate tool.
Third, you can’t change the playing characteristics of any club, so that it does something outside the manufacturer’s specifications. I haven’t seen any after-market appendages for a club lately, but they must be out there because the USGA has taken the time to include these restrictions in Rule 4-2A of its ‘Club and Ball Rules.’
The penalty for misusing an adjustable club is disqualification. So, be careful about how much you want to impress your friends with a new club during a tournament.
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