Driving clubs come under GUI clampdown

THE Golfing Union of Ireland will introduce a clause limiting the “spring-like” effect of driving clubs to its Condition of Competition for all its leading National and Provincial Championships, effective from January 1, 2005.

This follows similar action by The R&A and the men’s three Home Unions in England, Scotland and Wales.

For most club competitions and recreational play there will continue to be no limit on “spring-like” effect until January 1, 2008, when the new rule will be introduced.