USGA and R&A announce plans for golf ball distance changes by 2030
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The USGA and R&A announced a commitment to implement changes to golf ball distance starting in 2030. This decision follows over two decades of discussions and previous plans for staggered rollbacks in 2028 for elite players. The ruling bodies, along with the PGA Tour, are exploring alternatives to address distance increase concerns that remain unresolved. The PGA Tour is expected to play a more significant role in shaping these rules moving forward.
- •USGA and R&A to implement distance changes by 2030
- •Plans for a rollback have been discussed for over 20 years
- •Preparation for new standards could require time from manufacturers
- •PGA Tour seeks more involvement in the rule-making process
- •Discussion of additional equipment restrictions is ongoing
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Is the ball rollback dead? Here are some answers following the USGA, R&A distance announcement
"The ruling bodies are committed to implementing a change to the distance golf balls fly beginning in 2030. To help clarify a complicated issue here are some questions and answers.
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