ORLANDO – The PGA of America isn’t the only governing body that may be in opposition to the USGA and R&A’s plan for a golf ball rollback. The PGA Tour quietly has been doing its own research and is ...

The R&A and USGA are interested in "soliciting views" on a possible change from the phased implementation to a single date ...

The United States Golf Association and R&A jointly announced that the rules governing how golf balls are tested will change starting on Jan. 1, 2028. It’s how the governing bodies intend to stop the ...

Golf’s governing bodies plan to introduce the golf ball rollback in 2028, and it’s a change the sport desperately needs. The pace of technological progress has already forced many historic courses to ...

What did you announce today and why is it so important? We’re updating the speeds used to test golf balls for the first time in 20 years. The game has evolved significantly during that time and it’s ...

The USGA and R&A announced Wednesday the much-anticipated golf-ball rollback, which will reduce driving distances on the PGA Tour by an estimated nine to 15 yards beginning in 2028. The Overall ...

Urethane balls are a better option for the vast majority of golfers, not just tour players. They simply offer more performance benefits across all clubs, distances, speeds and shots. Testing by Golf ...

The R&A and USGA will update the testing conditions used for golf ball conformance under the Overall Distance Standard (ODS), which will take effect in January 2028. The decision aims to reduce the ...