Nothing draws the ire of golf fans quite like the ongoing distance debate. No matter what side of the fence you sit on, it’s a hot topic, and has been for what feels like an eternity. But it’s a very complex issue. On one hand, the governing bodies have a responsibility to encourage newcomers and ensure those already playing remain interested, while on the other, it’s vital that the world’s best are properly tested across every facet of the game.
Solving this puzzle is at the heart of ensuring our sport continues to capture the imagination of people at every level. So, with that in mind, we took a trip to The R&A’s impressive equipment testing facility in Kingsbarns to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how equipment rules are set and enforced by the people who know best.
A new era
The building itself is named after Allan Robertson, a famous club and ball maker who died in 1859 and who was the first person to break 80 on the Old Course. Robertson
