USGA commissioner on golf ball rollback: ‘We’re full speed ahead’

USGA commissioner on golf ball rollback: ‘We’re full speed ahead’

Despite opposition from professional players, USGA commissioner Mike Whan said Wednesday that the governing body is "full speed ahead" on its plan to "roll back" the golf ball.

COVERAGE: Despite ‘Anxiety,’ USGA ‘Full Speed Ahead’ on Ball Rollback

OAKMONT, Pa. — Each Wednesday before the U.S. Open, the USGA trio consisting of president Fred Perpall, CEO Mike Whan and chief champions officer John Bodenhamer meet with reporters to discuss the coming days and beyond as it relates to the world of golf. It was a crowded press conference room with reporters being joined by USGA officers including Kevin Hammer, the next president, local officials and Oakmont Country Club President John Lynch. Th…