Golf ball rollback: New rules to limit distance pushed back from 2028

The R&A and United States Golf Association (USGA) have put on hold their plans to introduce new rules limiting how far golf balls can travel in the professional game, pushing the previously proposed 2028 implementation date back. The governing bodies have been seeking a solution to golf's distance problem for eight years but have been unable to reach consensus among stakeholders, including leading tours, players, and manufacturers. Alternative options are now being considered to address the issue.