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Golf’s governing bodies are rolling back the golf ball — and it sounds like drivers could be next

More changes could be coming.

USA Today Sports Media Group

What they’re saying: Equipment companies, PGA Tour and players react to the USGA, R&A golf ball rollback

"We feel like the rollback is simply disconnected from what golfers believe is best for the game.”

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Golf bosses defend rule change designed to reduce distance a golf ball travels

PGA Tour opposed change, which could take 15 yards off distance balls travel

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7 Unanswerable Questions About The Golf Ball Rollback

The announcement of changes to the testing conditions of golf balls to reduce distance has thrown up more questions than answers

Golf Monthly

Why Universal Golf Ball Rollback Is Like Using A Wrecking Ball To Crush An Ant

The universal rollback of the ball is an extreme solution to a niche problem within golf, and it’s not good news for amateurs.

Golf Monthly

Universal Golf Ball Rollback - Reaction And What You Need To Know About New Golf Ball Rules

The R&A and USGA have announced plans for the golf ball to be rolled back from 2028 for pros and 2030 for amateurs

Golf Monthly

TaylorMade Responds To 'Disappointing' Golf Ball Rollback Plans

The equipment manufacturer has released a statement expressing its concern over the plans to rollback the ball

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Golf officials to roll back ball for pros and weekend hackers alike. Not everyone is happy

Golf’s ruling bodies are changing the equipment testing to make sure the golf ball doesn't go as far for everyone from Tiger Woods to the amateur who plays public courses on the weekend

The Independent UK

R&A boss says rule change to reduce golf ball distance is ‘proportionate’

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods supported the proposal but it was opposed by the PGA Tour and PGA of America.

The Independent UK

USGA, R&A announce golf ball rollback for everyone, not just elite golfers

Faster-swinging players will be affected the most and recreational golfers will be affected the least with the change.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Golf Ball Rollback Confirmed As Governing Bodies Announce Changes To Both Amateur And Pro Games

The R&A and USGA have announced plans for the golf ball to be rolled back from 2028 for pros and 2023 for amateurs

Golf Monthly

What It's Like To Play The Old Course At St Andrews For The First Time

Three golfers describe the experience of teeing it up at arguably the most iconic golf course in the world for the very first time

Golf Monthly

How Far PGA Tour Players Hit Every Club In The Bag

The latest Trackman data has revealed the average distances and speeds from shots hit on the PGA Tour

Golf Monthly

‘How Depressing’ - LPGA Tour Player Asks For Distance Rollback In Men’s Game Only

LPGA Tour member Jenny Shin requested a change to driver heads in the men's game as a way of dealing with the ever-increasing distance golf balls are travelling

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‘It’s Not Just The Ball’ - Lee Westwood Weighs In On Golf’s Distance Debate

The LIV Golf player thinks advancements in drivers is at least partly to blame for the issue of increased hitting distances

Golf Monthly

'Actually A Cool Idea' - Three-Time Major Champion Joins Tour Pros In Suggesting Alternative To Golf Ball Rollback

Padraig Harrington, Michael Kim, and Trevor Immelman offered up an alternative idea following reports of a universal golf ball rollback

Golf Monthly

'Out Of Touch' - Brandel Chamblee Takes Aim At Golf's Governing Bodies Over Supposed Rollback Plans

The Golf Channel analyst said 'over 50 million global golfers' were not in favour of the USGA and R&A reportedly reducing the distance golf balls can travel

The Guardian - UK

Golf’s obscene money list shows the sport is in danger of losing the plot

Jon Rahm has been linked to a LIV Golf deal worth nine figures while Rory McIlroy just earned £12m alone for his popularity

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PGA Tour pros sound off on potential golf ball rollback

Some PGA Tour pros are calling it “one of the dumbest things I’ve ever heard of.”

Golf Monthly

Tiger Woods Reiterates Long-Standing View On Golf-Ball-Rollback Plans

The 15-time Major champion gave a diplomatic answer to questions on plans to rollback distance technology in golf balls

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy says rule change ‘will make no difference to the average golfer’

McIlroy and Tiger Woods spoke out in support of the proposal but it was opposed by the PGA Tour.

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Rory McIlroy explains why he doesn’t understand the ‘anger about the golf ball roll back’

"It will make no difference whatsoever to the average golfer and puts golf back on a path of sustainability."

Golf Monthly

'Yet Again In This Game, Money Talks' - Rory McIlroy Pulls No Punches In Extraordinary Golf-Ball-Rollback Rant

The four-time Major winner insisted the bifurcation of golf balls was "the logical answer for everyone" in a short but passionate outburst on social media

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy defends controversial new golf rollback plans - ‘I don’t understand the anger’

The plans have been met by plenty of opposition from professionals to manufacters alike, but McIlroy has taken the opposite stance

Golf Monthly

Report: USGA And R&A Considering Full Golf Ball Rollback For Both Professional And Amateur Players

The move would be a marked shift from the governing bodies' initial proposal earlier in the year, which was only aimed at golf balls used in professional events

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