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Perplexed Jon Rahm joins chorus of stars slamming golf rule change as he questions timing

Jon Rahm has slammed bifurcation plans which could see players use a different golf ball in major tournaments to those hit by amateurs - in a bid to reduce hitting distances

Daily Mirror

Rory McIlroy backs ‘unpopular’ shorter ball proposal with majors on his mind

The Northern Irishman said he could choose to play it in PGA Tour tournaments even if not adopted on the US circuit.

The Independent UK

'I Really Like It' - Rory McIlroy Supports Golf Ball Rollback Plans

The four-time Major winner supports the governing bodies' plans to rollback the ball at the elite level

Golf Monthly

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Governing Bodies Trying To Make Pro Golf 'More Difficult Than It Already Is' – Rahm

The Spaniard has questioned The R&A and USGA’s golf ball rollback plans

Golf Monthly

TaylorMade Questions Golf Ball Bifurcation Plans

The equipment manufacturer has also invited feedback it can present to the game's governing bodies

Golf Monthly

Players forever being thrown a curveball as golf moves on

Just when you thought the men’s professional game could not get more divided, along comes a proposal for a limited-distance golf ball

The National (Scotland)

Harley-Davidson X 350RA Confirmed As Training Bike In United States

Harley-Davidson confirms that the Chinese-made X 350RA training bike will ship to the United States while revealing that it won’t import a street-legal version.

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Lynch: Despite gripes, there are reasons why PGA Tour players could eventually accept new golf ball rule

The first opportunity to make a stand against this measure is likely to be April 9, 2026. In Augusta, Georgia.

USA Today Sports Media Group

RA boss philosophical about rugby stars that got away

Rugby Australia's Andy Marinos isn't overly concerned about losing stars to rival countries but accepts head office needs to step up its talent identification.

AAP

LIV Golf and PGA stars in rare agreement over 'atrocious and uninspiring' new rules

The explosive fallout between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour is showing so signs of being resolved, but the rival factions may have finally found a reason to be united

Daily Mirror

‘It’s so bad for the game’: Justin Thomas doesn’t hold back when it comes to new golf ball rollback proposal that would limit distance

"Like, try to explain to me how that's better for the game of golf."

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘So bad’: Justin Thomas offers scathing verdict on prospect of shorter ball

The R&A and USGA announced the proposal of a Model Local Rule to give tournament organisers an option to use balls which travel around 15 yards less

The Independent UK

Golf chiefs reveal "atrocious" rule change which could see dramatic shift in sport

It has been a whirlwind year for the sport of golf and fans may be set to witness some more changes and the impact of those proposals could prove to be massive

Daily Mirror

USGA, R&A proposal to limit distance in elite golf is not intended to impact women

The distance impact is not intended to impact women.

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Golf Twitter reacts to the USGA and R&A proposing a new Model Local Rule to roll back golf ball, limit distance

What do you think of the potential changes?

The Independent UK

Governing bodies aim to ‘bring the game along with us’ in shorter ball proposal

Advances in fitness and golf equipment technology have seen players hit the ball further and further in recent years.

USA Today Sports Media Group

PGA Tour, Acushnet release statements in response to USGA, R&A news about proposal to roll back the golf ball

"We will continue our own extensive independent analysis of the topic and will collaborate with the USGA and The R&A."

The Independent UK

R&A and USGA propose rule to bring in option of using distance-reducing ball

The Model Local Rule (MLR) is intended for use only in elite competitions and, if adopted, will have no impact on recreational golf.

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USGA, R&A propose rolling back the ball for elite golfers, but not changing equipment for recreational players

After years of research, the USGA and R&A are ready to start reducing distance — and they are going after the golf ball.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Dusek: My takeaways from the USGA and R&A’s golf ball rollback press conference

Equipment writer David Dusek takes a look at the pros and cons of ball changes announced by the USGA and R&A.

Belfast Live

Lisburn Féile plan prompts councillor's 'Oh ah up the Ra' concerns

DUP comments described as "bordering on disgraceful"

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Players Championship: Rory McIlroy is searching for his ideal driver at TPC Sawgrass

"These driver heads are so finicky, it's hard to get one exactly the same," McIlroy said Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

BBC turns down chance to show PGA Tour golf highlights for free

The BBC’s stance has caused frustration in upper echelons of the Tour while Scottie Scheffler said he is ‘50-50’ on plans for more no-cut events

The Guardian - UK

Anthony Green obituary

Artist who mined the domestic details of his family life in unsettling works that he described as ‘rather like a strip cartoon’

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Opinion: Now’s the time for a match-play major open championship for men and women

A match play major for men and women makes perfect sense for the good of the game, on so many levels.

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