PGA Tour will experiment with distance-measuring devices on minor tours

The issue of whether distance-measuring devices affect the pace of play or simply look out of place at professional golf tournaments will be studied at 12 tournaments on three tours this spring and summer, including four consecutive events on the Web.com Tour.

The PGA Tour announced this week that players and caddies will be allowed to use the devices, with the results to be studied by the Player Advisory Council for additional review and discussion.