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Golf Ball Rollback Rules 2028: Elite Players Face Distance Cut
Featured3 Apr 2026

Golf Ball Rollback Rules 2028: Elite Players Face Distance Cut

Golf's governing bodies USGA and R&A will implement mandatory distance-reducing golf balls for professional tournaments starting in 2028. The rollback affects only elite competition, while recreational golfers can continue using current high-performance balls indefinitely.

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Golf Ball Rollback Test Results: How Much Distance Will You Really Lose?
Golf2 Apr 2026

Golf Ball Rollback Test Results: How Much Distance Will You Really Lose?

Exclusive testing reveals the impact of the coming golf ball rollback rule set for 2030. While high-speed players face notable distance losses, recreational golfers may barely notice the change, contradicting fears of a return to shorter-hitting equipment.