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Golf Ball Distance Limit Plans Postponed by R&A and USGA
Plans to impose limits on how far golf balls can fly in the professional game have been put on hold. The decision comes from the sport's rulesmakers, The R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA). The proposed changes aimed to address the increasing distances achieved by golf balls in professional competitions.
By Fainaron·Jun 17, 2026 (an hour ago)·2 views
The R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA), golf's primary rulesmaking bodies, have announced the postponement of their plans to limit golf ball distance in the professional game.
These proposed regulations were intended to control how far golf balls are able to fly during professional tournaments. The specific details or a new timeline for these plans were not immediately available.
(Source: BBC Sport)
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