The USGA and R&A are moving ahead with a new standard for golf ball distance in 2030. They will also broaden their study to review and test other areas that might help keep distance from getting out of hand.
Golf Ball Distance Standard
The new standard will be implemented in 2030, with a single-date implementation for all players. The USGA and R&A decided on this approach after feedback from the golf community.
The USGA and R&A said in a statement that discussions among the PGA Tour, the tour’s Player Advisory Council, the European tour, and other stakeholders recognized that distance continues to increase at the elite level. The new ODS standard might not reduce distance enough, and there is a willingness to reconsider alternative approaches that might have a greater impact on increases without disrupting the overall golf market.
Tour Player Involvement
Key to the expanded study is more direct involvement from tour players. The USGA and R&A will work closely with key stakeholders, including the PGA Tour and European tour, to review, test, and implement options that have a meaningful impact on distance at the elite level.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
