Scottie Scheffler addresses PGA Tour golf ball rollback concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Scottie Scheffler spoke about the upcoming golf ball rollback set to take effect for the PGA Tour in 2028 during a media event at Muirfield Village ahead of the Memorial Tournament. He expressed agreement with some principles behind the change but raised concerns about its potential impact on the game and player performance. Scheffler highlighted the challenges around how such changes could affect golf course design and the balance between power and strategy in the sport. He emphasized the need for careful consideration of the implications of rolling back golf ball technology.
- •Scheffler is currently the world number one in golf.
- •The golf ball rollback will be implemented for professionals in 2028.
- •Scheffler suggests the change could disproportionately affect certain players.
- •Concerns raised about the effects on golf course design and strategy.
- •Scheffler emphasizes the importance of controlling distance and accuracy.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler makes statement on the golf ball rollback and sends warning to the PGA Tour
"Scottie Scheffler has offered up a fascinating take on the golf ball rollback which is due to be brought into play in 2028. Scheffler is by no means the longest hitter on the PGA Tour but he’s still longer than average.
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