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USGA and R&A Want Deeper Study of Distance Beyond New Golf Ball Test in 2030
- On Wednesday, the US Golf Association and the R&A announced golf ball rollback rules will take effect as a single-date implementation in January 2030, delaying the previously planned phased rollout from 2028.
- Industry feedback indicated a majority preference for a single-date implementation rather than a two-stage plan, prompting governing bodies to align with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour on the unified timeline.
- The updated Overall Distance Standard will test golf balls with a 125 mph swing speed, up from 120 mph, limiting travel to roughly 317 yards to prevent the elite game from becoming too one-dimensional.
- USGA CEO Mike Whan said governing bodies will "review, test and implement options" with key stakeholders, adding "This isn't another eight-year effort. We need to get at it and do it with a sense of urgency."
- Players expressed "collective willingness" to explore alternatives that might minimize market disruption, as officials seek to balance sustainability with shotmaking while keeping distance from making golf too one-dimensional.
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USGA and R&A want deeper study of distance beyond new golf ball te
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — The USGA and R&A are moving ahead with a new standard for golf ball distance in 2030, while saying Wednesday they will broaden their study to review and test other areas that might help keep distance from getting out of hand. Without firm details on what they plan to explore, key to the expanded study is more direct involvement from tour players. That much was evident in the statement that came from not just the two gove…
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USGA and R&A want deeper study of distance beyond new golf ball test in 2030
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — The USGA and R&A are moving ahead with a new standard for golf ball distance in 2030, while saying Wednesday they will broaden their study to
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