EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

DECISION NOTIFICATION

Decision Date: 12/6/2017

Decision Number: 2017-0754

Manufacturer: Arccos Golf LLC

Product Name: Arccos Caddie

Submission Type: Device

Product Description: This is a GPS-based device using an identification tag installed externally
on the butt end of the grip that communicates with an application stored on a multifunctional
device carried by the player. This particular application (Arccos Caddie), which is an additional
module purchased within Arccos 360 (GPS-based application), provides a recommended course
strategy based on the user's historical playing data, as well as the historical playing data of
similar players. The application is run prior to the round and is based on data collected from a
period prior to the round.

Decision: Permitted

Based on the information provided and our understanding that the Arccos 360 is incapable of
gauging or measuring any parameter other than distance, use of the Arccos Caddie application in
conjunction with the Arccos 360 application, as submitted, has been evaluated and it has been
determined that the use of the Arccos Caddie application is permitted under the Rules of Golf
when a Committee establishes a Local Rule permitting the use of distance measuring devices (see
Decision 14-3/0.5). However, please note that in the absence of such a Local Rule, use of the
Arccos System during a stipulated round is contrary to Rule 14-3.

Please note that if a player could access certain information through the Arccos mobile application
during the stipulated round that might assist him in his play, such as current round shot information
(e.g., shot distance, individually or included in the club averages, or club selection during the
round) or certain statistics, the player could be in breach of Rule 14-3a of the Rules of Golf. This is
because the player could be deemed to have used an artificial device to access information that
might assist him in his play.

This ruling applies only to the sample submitted and any models manufactured identical to it. This
ruling does not apply if there is any change in the design, manufacture, material or construction of
this particular model. If a model of similar design, with identical markings is acquired from any
source and found to fail USGA standards, then the conformance status of the model will be
reviewed.

In advertisements, you are authorized to make the statement: "Permitted under the Rules of Golf
or Allowable under the Rules of Golf." Use of the USGA seal or logo, and/or statements such as
"USGA Approved" or "USGA Tested" is prohibited.

The USGA reserves the right to change the Rules and interpretations regulating equipment at any
time.

For the good of the game

Issued by USGA Equipment Standards Department (94170) FRM4A09