Golf ball rollback debate continues as USGA and R&A set changes for 2028

The USGA and R&A are moving forward with a golf ball rollback aimed at reducing distance, set for implementation in 2028. This follows years of debate initiated by the Distance Insights Report released in February 2020, which highlighted rising costs and challenges facing golf courses due to increasing player distances. Opinions among players and stakeholders remain divided, with arguments surrounding the balance of tradition and innovation within the sport. The governing bodies will change how golf balls are tested for conformity, requiring manufacturers to develop new balls that travel shorter distances.

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