USGA, PING Meet And Iron Out Details Of Mutually Dull Statements Offering Little In The Way Of Substance

Why would you issue a statement that you met unless you were the Israelis and Palestinians?

Wake us when you reach an agreement USGA and PING, okay? Or, when you wrap up the ball study, whichever comes first.

In the war of dueling non-statement statements, the USGA goes first:

STATEMENT REGARDING USGA MEETING WITH PING

Far Hills, N.J. (Feb. 11) – Officials from the USGA and PING met yesterday in Dallas to discuss the use of PING EYE2 clubs on the PGA Tour.

USGA President Jim Hyler issued the following statement today:

"We met with representatives from PING yesterday. Our conversation with PING regarding the status of the PING EYE2 irons on the major professional American tours was productive, and we are hopeful that a solution can be found that respects and reflects the best interests of golfers and the game."

And from PING, via John Strege and the Local Knowledge blog:

Ping chairman and CEO John Solheim said this in a statement: "We had a productive meeting with the USGA yesterday regarding the Ping Eye2 groove debate on the PGA Tour. I'm encouraged by their willingness to openly discuss some of the challenges the golf industry faces relating to equipment issues. We left the meeting with an understanding we would continue to seek a solution that benefits golfers and acknowledges the importance innovation plays in the game."

Don't you love how the PGA Tour is sitting this one out? Kind of suggests they told the USGA that this is your mess and you'll have to clean it up.