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USGA parts ways with ProMedica, the first presenting sponsor in U.S. Women’s Open history

A little more than a year after the USGA launched a 10-year sponsorship agreement with ProMedica, the two companies have parted ways.

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2023 Masters: Meet the 7 amateurs teeing it up at Augusta National

The amateur talent is deep.

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TaylorMade survey suggest golfers strongly oppose USGA, R&A golf ball rollback

More than 45,000 people took part, according to TaylorMade.

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Survey Reveals 81% Of Golfers Against Ball Rollback Plans

A survey of almost 45,000 golfers by TaylorMade reveals that 81% of golfers are against the golf ball rollback and feel it's not needed

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How does the USGA and R&A test golf balls, and how would a rollback change those tests?

Golf ball testing might change for elite players, but how does it all work at the USGA and R&A?

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Meet the field: Internationals competing in the 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur

Meet the Internationals competing in the 2023 Augusta National Women's Amateur.

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Meet the field: Americans competing in the 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur

Meet the Americans competing in the 2023 Augusta National Women's Amateur.

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'I Don’t Want To Hinder Athleticism' - USGA CEO On Golf Ball Rollback

Speaking on the 'A New Breed of Golf' radio show, Mike Whan spoke about the recent bifurcation plans

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Here’s what you need to know about the USGA’s changes to qualifying for premier amateur events starting in 2024

The U.S. Amateur will see the most significant changes.

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Rory McIlroy defends maligned golf rule change as he makes intriguing Wimbledon point

Never one to follow the crowd, Rory McIlroy has gone against many of his golf peers by suggesting plans to lower ball distance at certain events would be good for the sport

Daily Mirror

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.

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'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

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

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TaylorMade Questions Golf Ball Bifurcation Plans

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

The National (Scotland)

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

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USGA announces WAGR exemption modifications for all eight amateur championships

The USGA has certainly been busy.

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Rose Zhang just broke a record set by Lydia Ko, and a Tiger Woods record is in sight

Last week, Rose Zhang, a two-time USGA champion, recorded her ninth college victory.

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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."

The Independent UK

‘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?

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.

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