Adding Material to a Club

A player can add tape or gauze to the grip of a club and still stay within the rules of the U.S. Golf Association. However, there are restrictions as to what may be done to the head or shaft of a club, and whether it's a wood or an iron. It is okay to add lead tape to the head or shaft to give it more weight. It also meets with USGA approval if you want to apply tape to the shafts of your clubs for added protection. The same goes for decals that are used for identification purposes, and it's okay to cover decals with a clear tape. None of these restrictions may matter at all unless or until you're involved in a USGA sanctioned tournament. But if you follow the rules now, you'll be sure to avoid potential penalties later.