USGA delays golf ball rollback implementation amid distance concerns

The USGA announced a delay in implementing a golf ball rollback, originally set for professional players in 2028 and amateurs in 2030. The new timeline has pushed the change back to 2030 for all players, allowing more time for transition due to player feedback. Analyst Ryan Lavner criticized the delay as embarrassing, stating that after a decade of efforts, the governing bodies have not addressed the distance issues effectively. The delay comes as concerns grow over the increasing distance players can hit the golf ball, which has made some classic courses less relevant. The USGA aims to ensure that the rules are well-implemented to maintain the integrity of the game.

• 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — USGA claimed to have made an absolutely ’embarrassing’ announcement just before the US Open starts