Golf's two main governing bodies, the R&A and the USGA, have announced new rules to limit the use of video reviews.

The two organisations released a statement on Tuesday saying the regulations will implement two standards for rules committees to follow.

Both changes will come into force with immediate effect.

The first change concerns the use of video technology and how it relates to the naked eye.

If any beach could not be seen with the naked eye and the player themselves was not aware of a breach it will be judged the rules will not have been broken, regardless of video evidence.

The second change concerns when a player determines the location of the ball when it must be replaced.

The rules state that as long as the player does what is reasonably expected under the circumstances then the players' decision will be accepted, even if that judgment is proven wrong by video technology.

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said: "We have been considering the impact of video review on the game and feel it is important to introduce a decision to give greater clarity in this area.

"Golf has always been a game of integrity and we want to ensure that the emphasis remains as much as possible on the reasonable judgement of the player rather than on what video technology can show."

USGA executive director Mike Davis said: "This important first step provides officials with tools that can have a direct and positive impact on the game.

"We recognise there is more work to be done. Advancements in video technology are enhancing the viewing experience for fans but can also significantly affect the competition.

"We need to balance those advances with what is fair for all players when applying the Rules."

The R&A and the USPGA say they will consider additional modifications to the rules to be introduced in 2019.