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sports2 days ago•23 min saved

Gary Player Pushes 60-Yard Ball Rollback, Stirs Pro Golf Reform at Masters

Gary Player used his Masters appearance to push a major reform, arguing the golf ball should be cut back by about 60 yards for professional golf to restore traditional par values and course balance; with Augusta National signaling openness to a rollback and the broader distance debate ongoing, the Masters once again became a stage for the sport's biggest issue.

via OutKick|

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sports3 days ago•6 min saved

Masters Chief Presses for Ball Rollback to Preserve Golf’s Essence

Masters chairman Fred Ridley endorsed the USGA/R&A plan to roll back elite players’ distance, stressing that failure is not an option and noting a potential 2030 all-player rollout; he argues the change preserves the game’s essence despite pushback from the PGA Tour and equipment makers, with recreational impact expected to be minimal while major championships navigate rule alignment and commercial interests.

via Sports Illustrated|

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