USGA and R&A Ask Manufacturers to Weigh in on Tour-only Golf Ball, Driver and Club-Length Limits
The proposal would cap conforming balls at 317 yards and drivers at 239 microseconds, with comments due Oct. 21 and possible 2028 implementation.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Park Sang-kyung] Attention is focused on the USGA (United States Golf Association) and the R&A (Royal and National Golf Association) as they begin reviewing rule changes. USA Today reported on the 22nd (Korean time) that the two organizations recently informed golf equipment manufacturers that they are reviewing local rules for three models. This review is reportedly in response to proposals from the PGA Tour and the DP W…
On PGA Tour's Request USGA Sends Sudden Local Rule Change Notice to Golf Equipment Manufacturers Over Golf Ball Rollback
How far the golf ball travels has been one of the sport’s biggest debates for years, and the rule makers are still working towards an answer that everyone accepts. On June 17th earlier this year, the USGA, R&A, PGA Tour, and DP World Tour confirmed that the game-wide change to how balls are tested would […]
I’m Against The Ball Rollback. There Are Two Other Solutions I Like Better
The golf ball rollback has been delayed but it has not disappeared. The USGA and R&A recently moved away from their original plan to introduce the new ball standard for elite competition in 2028 before extending it to everyone else in 2030. Instead, the governing bodies are targeting a single implementation date in 2030 so we would all be jumping into the brave new world together. They released a formal notice to manufacturers this week which is…
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