Golf’s rule makers will release their plan to address the distance the golf ball goes in the professional game before the end of the year, as they work to find a solution to the ever-increasing yardages top pros can get from their ever-evolving technology, with a goal of reducing the dominance of how far the ball is hit in golf.
At Glance
– Golf’s rule makers are planning to address the distance the golf ball goes in the professional game
– The R&A and USGA are working together to find a solution to the ever-increasing yardages
– Slumbers emphasizes that “doing nothing is not an option” and a plan will be released before the end of the year
– The initial plan on golf ball bifurcation has faced challenges in building consensus
Golf’s governing bodies, the R&A and USGA, are addressing the issue of the distance the golf ball travels in the professional game. According to R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers, they have decided on a plan of action and will reveal it before the end of the year. This decision comes after the initial plan on golf ball bifurcation, a new model local rule, did not receive the expected support.
Slumbers expressed his concern over the impact of doing nothing about the golf ball on golf courses and facilities. He stated, “I think it’s an abdication of responsibility to say ‘let’s do nothing with the golf ball and let’s just get everyone to change their golf courses’.” He emphasized the need to find a solution that works for everyone involved.
Despite facing challenges, Slumbers made it clear that taking no action is not an option for the R&A and USGA. They believe that golf should not be dominated by how far the ball is hit, and they are determined to address this issue. Slumbers also revealed that the latest plan will be made public within a matter of weeks.
With the R&A and USGA working on a plan to regulate the distance the golf ball travels, the golf community is eagerly awaiting the release of the new regulations. This is undoubtedly one of the biggest talking points in the world of golf at the moment. Stay tuned for updates from the keepers of golf’s laws as they continue to address this controversial issue.
