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Aldrich Potgieter nears PGA Tour driving distance record amid rollback debate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Aldrich Potgieter nears PGA Tour driving distance record amid rollback debate

Summary

Aldrich Potgieter is on track to break the PGA Tour average driving distance record this season, currently averaging 330 yards. Rory McIlroy is also likely to surpass his own record, averaging 328.5 yards. This surge in driving distance has reignited discussions about the proposed golf ball rollback. Critics like Bryson DeChambeau argue that fans prefer long drives, but the lack of attention to these potential records suggests otherwise. The golf community remains divided on the impact of a equipment rollback.

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•Aldrich Potgieter averages 330 yards, set to break the record.
•Rory McIlroy is averaging 328.5 yards, also nearing a record.
•Bryson DeChambeau opposes the proposed golf ball rollback.
•Discussion continues on the effectiveness of new golf ball regulations.
•Fans show low interest in the advancement of driving distances.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bryson DeChambeau’s comments on the golf ball rollback are being proven nonsense by situation on the PGA Tour

What they're saying

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Bryson DeChambeau has been one of the leading voices in the anti-golf ball rollback movement. Golf technology’s rapid advancement has seen a jaw-dropping increase in distance from modern professional golfers.
— Yahoo Sports

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