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Donald Trump supports delay of golf distance restrictions until 2030

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:56 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Donald Trump supports delay of golf distance restrictions until 2030

Summary

President Donald Trump has voiced strong opposition to proposed restrictions on golf ball distance, calling the idea 'ridiculous'. His comments follow a joint statement from the United States Golf Association and R&A, announcing that the implementation of these rules, initially set for 2028, will be delayed until 2030. Trump characterized the decision as a 'big victory' for the game and emphasized that professional players do not want to be restricted in their ability to drive the ball. He urged the governing bodies to maintain the current golf ball specifications in the long term to support the sport's popularity.

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Key Details

•Trump declares proposed restrictions on golf ball distance 'ridiculous'.
•USGA and R&A announce delay of regulations to 2030.
•Trump calls the decision a 'big victory' for golf.
•Professional players reportedly oppose the distance restrictions.

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4:56 PMYahoo Sports — Trump welcomes decision to delay ‘ridiculous’ golf distance restrictions

What they're saying

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United States president Donald Trump has waded into the debate on distance in golf by declaring it is a “ridiculous idea” to place restrictions on the ball professionals use. On Wednesday the United States Golf Association and R&A issued a joint statement, together with the PGA and DP World Tours, saying a planned phasing in of regulations from 2028 would be pushed back to 2030.
— Yahoo Sports

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