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We Don't Need To Be Scared Of The Golf Ball Rollback... And A Survey From 1990 Proves Why

Golf Monthly ran an extensive survey in 1990 to establish views on the golf ball and technological advancements in the game. Some of the answers are directly relevant some 33 years later...

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Dusek: Here are 5 important takeaways from the USGA, R&A golf ball rollback announcement

Under the new rules, everyone is going to transition into the balls tested in a new, distance-reducing way.

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Is It Possible To Simplify The Rules Of Golf?

Some golfers think the Rules of Golf are too complicated but would it really be possible to simplify them to any great degree?

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'I Haven't Talked To One Person Who Thinks It's A Good Idea' - Former LPGA Tour Pro Criticises Universal Golf Ball Rollback

Brittany Lincicome is one of several female players surprised to see the women's game affected by the governing bodies' recent announcement

Golf Monthly

Why Drivers Might Be Next In The Big Golf Rollback Plan

In the R&A and USGA statement on rolling back the golf ball, the governing bodies also stated that they'd look at the possibility of limiting how forgiving drivers are

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'I Really Think This Is A PGA Tour Issue More Than Anything' - Annika Sorenstam Questions Universal Golf Ball Rollback

The legendary female golfer is not sure that recreational players and the LPGA Tour should have been targeted by the governing bodies' recent announcement

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'In The Next 15 Or 20 Years We’re Probably Going To Be Right Back To The Same Distance We Are Today, But That Would Be Considered A Huge Success And A Win For The Game'

USGA chief Mike Whan says the golf rollback plan is just to slow down distance gains and is not aimed at bringing older courses back into hosting Majors

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'We Don't See Distance As A Problem' - Titleist Latest To Oppose Golf Ball Rollback Plans

The most chosen golf ball brand among professionals and amateur golfers worldwide is not on board with the governing bodies' decision

Golf Monthly

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

Change is coming, even for amateurs.

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‘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

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?

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

More changes could be coming.

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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.”

Evening Standard

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

Golf Monthly

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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‘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

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