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Here’s what the USGA, R&A golf ball rollback means for top amateurs and college golfers

Change is coming, even for amateurs.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘Ambulance chasers and alarmists’: USGA chief slams critics of new golf ball rules

One of golf’s key decision-makers has castigated ‘ambulance chasers and alarmists’ who will criticise plans to limit the distance leading players can hit tee shots

The Guardian - UK

Golf ball rollback receives mixed response as PGA Tour oppose governing bodies plan

The announcement from the games’ governing bodies has divided opinion

The Independent UK

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Golf World Reacts To Universal Golf Ball Rollback Rule

The R&A and USGA's decision to shorten the distance a golf ball is capable of travelling has received a mixed reaction from a variety of names across the golfing landscape

Golf Monthly

How Much Distance Will Players Lose With The New Golf Ball Rollback Rule?

The new golf ball rollback plans will affect players at every level of the game, but by how much?

Golf Monthly

Golf’s governing bodies are rolling back the golf ball — and it sounds like drivers could be next

More changes could be coming.

USA Today Sports Media Group

What they’re saying: Equipment companies, PGA Tour and players react to the USGA, R&A golf ball rollback

"We feel like the rollback is simply disconnected from what golfers believe is best for the game.”

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Golf bosses defend rule change designed to reduce distance a golf ball travels

PGA Tour opposed change, which could take 15 yards off distance balls travel

Evening Standard

7 Unanswerable Questions About The Golf Ball Rollback

The announcement of changes to the testing conditions of golf balls to reduce distance has thrown up more questions than answers

Golf Monthly

Golf Ball Rollback: The Arguments For And Against

The R&A and USGA have announced changes to golf ball testing criteria, which will lead to a reduction in hitting distances in the amateur and professional games from 2028

Golf Monthly

Why Universal Golf Ball Rollback Is Like Using A Wrecking Ball To Crush An Ant

The universal rollback of the ball is an extreme solution to a niche problem within golf, and it’s not good news for amateurs.

Golf Monthly

Universal Golf Ball Rollback - Reaction And What You Need To Know About New Golf Ball Rules

The R&A and USGA have announced plans for the golf ball to be rolled back from 2028 for pros and 2030 for amateurs

Golf Monthly

TaylorMade Responds To 'Disappointing' Golf Ball Rollback Plans

The equipment manufacturer has released a statement expressing its concern over the plans to rollback the ball

Golf Monthly

Golf officials to roll back ball for pros and weekend hackers alike. Not everyone is happy

Golf’s ruling bodies are changing the equipment testing to make sure the golf ball doesn't go as far for everyone from Tiger Woods to the amateur who plays public courses on the weekend

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USGA, R&A announce golf ball rollback for everyone, not just elite golfers

Faster-swinging players will be affected the most and recreational golfers will be affected the least with the change.

Golf Monthly

Golf Ball Rollback Confirmed As Governing Bodies Announce Changes To Both Amateur And Pro Games

The R&A and USGA have announced plans for the golf ball to be rolled back from 2028 for pros and 2023 for amateurs

Golf Monthly

‘How Depressing’ - LPGA Tour Player Asks For Distance Rollback In Men’s Game Only

LPGA Tour member Jenny Shin requested a change to driver heads in the men's game as a way of dealing with the ever-increasing distance golf balls are travelling

Golf Monthly

‘It’s Not Just The Ball’ - Lee Westwood Weighs In On Golf’s Distance Debate

The LIV Golf player thinks advancements in drivers is at least partly to blame for the issue of increased hitting distances

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Golf Monthly

'Out Of Touch' - Brandel Chamblee Takes Aim At Golf's Governing Bodies Over Supposed Rollback Plans

The Golf Channel analyst said 'over 50 million global golfers' were not in favour of the USGA and R&A reportedly reducing the distance golf balls can travel

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PGA Tour pros sound off on potential golf ball rollback

Some PGA Tour pros are calling it “one of the dumbest things I’ve ever heard of.”

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy says rule change ‘will make no difference to the average golfer’

McIlroy and Tiger Woods spoke out in support of the proposal but it was opposed by the PGA Tour.

Golf Monthly

'Yet Again In This Game, Money Talks' - Rory McIlroy Pulls No Punches In Extraordinary Golf-Ball-Rollback Rant

The four-time Major winner insisted the bifurcation of golf balls was "the logical answer for everyone" in a short but passionate outburst on social media

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy defends controversial new golf rollback plans - ‘I don’t understand the anger’

The plans have been met by plenty of opposition from professionals to manufacters alike, but McIlroy has taken the opposite stance

Golf Monthly

Report: USGA And R&A Considering Full Golf Ball Rollback For Both Professional And Amateur Players

The move would be a marked shift from the governing bodies' initial proposal earlier in the year, which was only aimed at golf balls used in professional events

Golf Monthly

'We Have Made A Decision' - R&A To Reveal Plan To Tackle Golf Ball Distances By End Of The Year

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers says a decision has been made about tackling golf ball distances, and will be released by the end of the year

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