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Tiger Woods' prediction about golf courses nearing reality as changes approach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Tiger Woods' prediction about golf courses nearing reality as changes approach

Summary

Tiger Woods, 50, has expressed concerns about the direction of professional golf since 2017, specifically regarding the increasing length of golf courses. He warned that courses could reach 8,000 yards, a trend that seems increasingly likely. A golf ball rollback is set to take effect in January 2030, aiming to reduce players' carry distance by 15-20 yards. This change addresses fears about the sustainability of the sport as course lengths grow. Currently, some courses exceed 7,800 yards, with Castle Pines measuring 8,130 yards at elevation.

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•Tiger Woods predicts courses could exceed 8,000 yards.
•A golf ball rollback will be implemented in January 2030.
•Torrey Pines is currently one of the longest at 7,804 yards.
•Castle Pines has hosted a course measuring 8,130 yards.
•Woods has addressed sustainability issues in professional golf.

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Tiger Woods is one of the two greatest golfers to ever have graced the game. Many golf fans think Woods is actually the greatest of all time, but others put Jack Nicklaus ahead of him purely down to his major win tally.
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