The golf ball rollback was supposed to give golf a cleaner answer to one of the game’s loudest debates. Instead, it has created another one. The original plan from the USGA and R&A called for updated ...

Controversy and posturing have surrounded the USGA and R&A’s announcement that golf balls are expected to be rolled back in 2030 via a change in the distance test. It’s been the conjecture of some ...

The USGA, R&A, PGA Tour and DP World Tour say there will be no change to golf ball testing until January 2030.

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 ...

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — The USGA and R&A are moving ahead with a new standard for golf ball distance in 2030, while saying Wednesday they will broaden their study to review and test other areas that ...