The USGA and R&A are moving forward with a new golf ball distance standard set for 2030. They also announced they will expand their study to explore other areas that might help control distance. The study will involve more direct input from tour players. The goal is to prevent distance from making golf too one-dimensional and causing courses to lengthen. The governing bodies updated the “Overall Distance Standard” test in 2023. Feedback from the golf community led to a single-date implementation in 2030. The USGA and R&A are considering alternative approaches to address distance increases without disrupting the golf market.
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