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R&A boss says rule change to reduce golf ball distance is ‘proportionate’

Golf’s governing bodies insist a new rule change to reduce the distance balls travel is “proportionate” and will have “minimal” impact on recreational players. The R&A and USGA had previously proposed a Model Local Rule (MLR) to give elite ...

06 Dec 2023 at 20:34

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Rory McIlroy backs ‘unpopular’ shorter ball proposal with majors on his mind

Rory McIlroy has backed the “unpopular” idea of a shorter ball being used in elite competition and may even use it in PGA Tour events when not required. Golf’s governing bodies said in February 2020 they intended to “break the ...

22 Mar 2023 at 10:36

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Luke Donald hits out at the USGA after Gordon Sargent’s putt bounces out of hole

Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald hit out at the USGA after amateur Gordon Sargent saw a putt at the US Open amazingly bounce out of the hole. Sargent’s par attempt from two feet on the 18th hole in Sunday’s final round was ...

19 Jun 2023 at 00:01

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Tiger Woods struggles to opening 74 as US Open begins at Pinehurst

Tiger Woods became an early casualty of what he had predicted would be a “war of attrition” in the 124th US Open at Pinehurst. Woods made the ideal start to his opening round with a birdie on his first hole of the day, ...

13 Jun 2024 at 20:48

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Notorious Pinehurst course to take centre stage at US Open

The 124th US Open gets underway on Thursday, with tournament officials keeping a watchful eye on a course with the potential to reinstate their unwanted reputation for significant mishaps. Difficulties with ...

13 Jun 2024 at 04:30

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Scottie Scheffler takes three shot lead into final round of US PGA Championship

Twelve months after being arrested and driven off to jail in handcuffs during the US PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the same tournament at Quail ...

18 May 2025 at 07:17

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Jon Rahm sets early clubhouse target at weather-affected US PGA Championship

Jon Rahm set the early clubhouse target as the cream finally rose to the top on a weather-affected third day of the 107th US PGA Championship. Following a three-and-a-half-hour delay due to early ...

17 May 2025 at 22:42

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No concerns after Rory McIlroy’s driver deemed non-conforming – US PGA officials

Tournament officials insisted they did not have “any concerns about player intent” after Rory McIlroy’s driver was deemed to be non-conforming ahead of the US PGA Championship. It emerged on ...

17 May 2025 at 20:47

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Justin Thomas: Prospect of shorter ball being used in elite competition ‘so bad’

Justin Thomas believes the prospect of a shorter ball being used in elite competition is “so bad” for golf and has criticised the “pretty selfish decisions” made by one of the game’s ...

15 Mar 2023 at 15:27

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R&A and USGA propose rule to bring in option of using distance-reducing ball

Golf’s governing bodies have proposed a new local rule to give tournament organisers the option to require the use of a distance-reducing ball. Advances in fitness and golf ...

14 Mar 2023 at 13:39

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Governing bodies aim to ‘bring the game along with us’ in shorter ball proposal

Golf’s governing bodies have pledged to “bring the game along with us” after proposing a new local rule to give tournament organisers the option to require the use of a ...

14 Mar 2023 at 16:17

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Rory McIlroy says rule change ‘will make no difference to the average golfer’

Rory McIlroy believes “elite pros” and equipment makers are to blame for an expected rule change which will reduce how far golf balls travel. Golf’s governing bodies ...

03 Dec 2023 at 16:55

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