Golf's governing bodies, the R&A and the United States Golf Association, have announced significant changes to the rules regarding golf balls, aimed at reducing the distance they can travel. This decision, set to affect both professional and recreational players, comes after concerns about the increasing power of drives in the sport. The new rules, which won't apply to professionals until 2028 and recreational players until 2030, will see a reduction in drive distance by up to 15 yards for the longest hitters and 9 to 11 yards for average professional players. The PGA Tour has expressed disagreement with these changes, which involve technical adjustments to how golf balls are tested for conformity. The decision, not supported by Tiger Woods, aims to unify the game and address environmental concerns, but it's expected to draw criticism from recreational players due to the reduced distance of tee shots. If golf balls are going to travel less far, does this mean we can finally blame our equipment for not making it to the green, or should we still pretend it's all in our swing technique? 😉 #golfing, #golf