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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.

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‘It’s the most atrocious thing that you could possibly do to the game of golf’: 8 pros react to the USGA and R&A’s proposal to rollback golf ball

Here's what some of the pros are saying about the rolling back the golf ball.

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‘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."

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‘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

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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?

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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USGA announces Chambers Bay will host 2027 U.S. Junior Amateur, 2033 U.S. Amateur

“The property remains a favorite for players and fans alike."

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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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USGA President Fred Perpall adds name to list of those who broke down barriers for good of the game

Get to know a little more about some of the most notable pioneers in the game.

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Fred Perpall elected as 67th president of United States Golf Association

Perpall was appointed president-elect during last year’s Annual Meeting.

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U.S. golf will finally have a National Development Program. We asked a top exec what it all means

Golfweek recently caught up with Heather Daly-Donofrio, a former LPGA player and tour executive who leads the program.

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Here’s how to qualify for the first U.S. Women’s Open ever held at iconic Pebble Beach

Those hoping to play in one of the most iconic U.S. Women’s Opens ever staged can now start planning their journey.

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Spotted: Tiger Woods visits Los Angeles Country Club (North), site of the 2023 U.S. Open, and 4 other things we learned

Woods will make his PGA Tour return later this week at his Genesis Invitational.

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Want to play in the 123rd U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club? Here are all the USGA qualifying sites for 2023

Feeling lucky? Here's your shot at the U.S. Open.

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USGA announces that men’s and women’s NCAA champions will now receive U.S. Open exemptions

NCAA champions will have a brand new perk for 2023: a U.S. Open exemption.

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USGA announced Meghan Stasi will captain 2024 United States Curtis Cup team

"Being asked to fill the role of captain is humbling."

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U.S. Open will return to Winged Foot Golf Club in 2028

The West Course, designed by A.W. Tillinghast, has been the site of six previous U.S. Opens.

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Photos: Collin Morikawa, Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele and others make equipment changes at Sentry Tournament of Champions

After several new drivers were added to the USGA and R&A's Conforming Driver list before the start of the first PGA Tour event of 2023, stars like Collin Morikawa, Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele were free to drop all-new clubs into their bag.

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Photos: Cobra’s new Aerojet, Aerojet LS and Aerojet Max drivers added to USGA Conforming Driver list

Cobra's new drivers – the Aerojet, Aerojet LS and Aerojet Max – are eligible for use on tours and for recreational players.

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