Section 2: Equipment
Conforming Equipment
All clubs and balls used must conform to the published Conforming Clubs and Conforming Golf Balls lists maintained by the USGA / R&A. The KPMG Women's PGA applies the same Equipment Standards as other professional women's majors:
- Conforming Drivers (driver heads on the published list)
- Conforming Golf Balls (per the published list; players are responsible for verifying ball model)
- Post-2010 groove specifications
- USGA / R&A Equipment Standards for spring effect, MOI, head size, club length, and other characteristic-time limits
One-Ball Rule
The KPMG Women's PGA enforces the One-Ball Rule during a stipulated round: the player must use a ball of the same brand and model. Breach is a stroke-play penalty of two strokes per hole at which the breach occurred, with a maximum penalty of four strokes per round.
14-Club Limit
The 14-club limit (Rule 4.1b) applies in full. Breach is a stroke-play penalty of two strokes per hole at which the breach occurred, maximum four strokes per round.
Distance-Measuring Devices and Electronic Devices
- Distance-measuring devices that measure distance only are permitted (consistent with major-championship norms)
- Devices that measure slope, wind, elevation, or other relevant conditions are NOT permitted during the stipulated round
- Mobile phone use is restricted to distance-only application use; messaging and calls during the stipulated round are prohibited