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'A Pretty Weak Argument' - Brad Faxon Questions Rory McIlroy's Bifurcation Comments

Faxon questioned Rory McIlroy's statement that the sport is already bifurcated, where professionals use different equipment to recreational players

Golf Monthly · Dec 6, 2023

Wallaby Nawaqanitawase defects to NRL's Roosters

Mark Nawaqanitawase could still play for the Wallabies next year, despite signing a two-year NRL deal from 2025 with the Sydney Roosters

AAP · Dec 6, 2023

How Far PGA Tour Players Carry Their Drives

What's the average carry of a PGA Tour player's drive, and how might that change in the future?

Golf Monthly · Dec 6, 2023

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Here’s what the USGA, R&A golf ball rollback means for top amateurs and college golfers

Change is coming, even for amateurs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2023

‘Ambulance chasers and alarmists’: USGA chief slams critics of new golf ball rules

One of golf’s key decision-makers has castigated ‘ambulance chasers and alarmists’ who will criticise plans to limit the distance leading players can hit tee shots

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

Golf ball rollback receives mixed response as PGA Tour oppose governing bodies plan

The announcement from the games’ governing bodies has divided opinion

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Golf World Reacts To Universal Golf Ball Rollback Rule

The R&A and USGA's decision to shorten the distance a golf ball is capable of travelling has received a mixed reaction from a variety of names across the golfing landscape

Golf Monthly · Dec 6, 2023

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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 · Dec 6, 2023

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.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2023

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

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023

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 · Dec 6, 2023

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 · Dec 6, 2023

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 · Dec 6, 2023

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

Golf Monthly · Dec 6, 2023

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The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

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 · Dec 6, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2023

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.

Golf Monthly · Dec 6, 2023

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

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Golf Monthly · Dec 6, 2023

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 · Dec 5, 2023

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 · Dec 5, 2023

‘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

Golf Monthly · Dec 4, 2023

‘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 · Dec 4, 2023

'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 · Dec 4, 2023

'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 · Dec 4, 2023

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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