Under a new proposal aimed at reining in distance, the game’s best golfers might soon be forced to use different equipment than weekend duffers and other amateur players.
by the U.S. Golf Association and the U.K.-based R&A, which oversee the rule book and standards of the sport, would allow recreational players to continue using high-performance balls but would force professional players to use a ball designed to limit distance.
Officials stressed that in rethinking the game’s policies, they prioritized protecting the recreational game while trying to ensure that golf courses remained competitive and sustainable.Equipment has continuously changed over the years, helping pros and amateurs alike get more distance off the tee. The average driving distance on the PGA Tour has increased from 267 yards a quarter-century ago to 299.8 last season, led by Cameron Champ, who averaged 321.4 yards.
While USGA and R&A officials say they have no indication whether pro tours would adopt the changes, they said the new ball standards are not needed for the LPGA Tour but could be useful for high-end amateurs.At the sport’s highest levels, the change could impact every player, taking away some players’ advantage off the tee and potentially encouraging a more well-rounded game.
“It’s not the start to writing two different sets of rules,” he said. “It truly is just an option around a piece of equipment.”
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