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# *Chicago District Golfer* Article Archive

See below for the most recent updates from the CDGA's official publication

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[Distance Control](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/distance-control), [Ed Sherman](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/ed-sherman), [USGA](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/usga), [The R&A](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/the-ra), [John Hawkins](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/john-hawkins)

## [February 2024 - Point Counterpoint](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/february-2024-point-counterpoint)

![Picture of Ed Sherman & John Hawkins](https://magazine.cdga.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/ShermanHawkins_Headshots.png?width=50&name=ShermanHawkins_Headshots.png) [Ed Sherman & John Hawkins](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/ed-sherman-john-hawkins) 

 Feb 16, 2024, 9:47:42 AM

Two veteran golf scribes debate The R&A's and USGA's stance on increasing distance in golf This arti...

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