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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

The Independent UK

R&A boss says rule change to reduce golf ball distance is ‘proportionate’

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods supported the proposal but it was opposed by the PGA Tour and PGA of America.

The Independent UK

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

Golf Monthly

What It's Like To Play The Old Course At St Andrews For The First Time

Three golfers describe the experience of teeing it up at arguably the most iconic golf course in the world for the very first time

Golf Monthly

How Far PGA Tour Players Hit Every Club In The Bag

The latest Trackman data has revealed the average distances and speeds from shots hit on the PGA Tour

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

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‘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

Golf Monthly

'Actually A Cool Idea' - Three-Time Major Champion Joins Tour Pros In Suggesting Alternative To Golf Ball Rollback

Padraig Harrington, Michael Kim, and Trevor Immelman offered up an alternative idea following reports of a universal golf ball rollback

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

Golf Monthly

Golf’s obscene money list shows the sport is in danger of losing the plot

Jon Rahm has been linked to a LIV Golf deal worth nine figures while Rory McIlroy just earned £12m alone for his popularity

The Guardian - UK

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.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tiger Woods Reiterates Long-Standing View On Golf-Ball-Rollback Plans

The 15-time Major champion gave a diplomatic answer to questions on plans to rollback distance technology in golf balls

Golf Monthly

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.

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Rory McIlroy explains why he doesn’t understand the ‘anger about the golf ball roll back’

"It will make no difference whatsoever to the average golfer and puts golf back on a path of sustainability."

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

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Golf Monthly

No – Building Houses On Britain’s Golf Courses Does Not Make Sense

A recent Guardian article suggested more of London’s golf courses could be used for housing. Fergus Bisset believes we need to look at the other side of the argument.

AAP

Rugby trials lower tackle height for safer play

Rugby Australia will implement a new two-year trial that will see the legal height of tackles lowered in community rugby as they look to minimise head injuries.

Golf Monthly

'One Of The Most Respected Figures In Golf' - Expert Rules Official To Bring 37-Year Career To A Close

Chief Referee David Rickman will retire next October after 37 years with The R&A

The Guardian - UK

Impressionists on Paper: Degas to Toulouse-Lautrec review – a show full of surprises

From Monet’s pastel sunsets to a beautifully bleak Van Gogh landscape and Pissarro’s summer orchard, the RA gathers fragile, rarely seen works, many made at speed, out and about and up close

The Guardian - UK

Golf’s future still unclear but Tiger Woods remains the draw who will not fade

The 15-time major winner returns to action next week but it is his off-course influence which is almost as eagerly anticipated

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

AAP

Besieged Rugby Australia secures $80 million loan deal

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says the finalisation of an $80 million loan deal will help set up the game for the future in Australia.

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