Golf Ball Distance Rollback
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 5:57 am
"...Now, the new roll back will likely come with a period of variance in play with elite professionals using a shorter golf ball than those playing recreationally. Within two years all golf balls conforming to the Rules of Golf will reportedly be at least 15 yards shorter at the elite level.
The effect on recreational players may ultimately be less than elite players, but it will still be proportional, meaning that the two groups may not see the same distance lost, but could see the same percentage of yardage lost."
I am sorry that the pros hit the ball too far and stuffy old private courses can't handle the elite player anymore. Giving me, however, a ball that does not go as far is just plain idiotic. I am already participating in the golf ball distance rollback. It is called "old age." I have already lost enough distance, USGA/R&A. This old fart does not need a "dead" ball.
Okay, maybe at my swing speed it will "only" be 5 yards or less. Still, I am already scraping for every yard I can.
And what are we going to do with all our golf balls? Come 2025 or whenever, do I toss them in the trash??
The effect on recreational players may ultimately be less than elite players, but it will still be proportional, meaning that the two groups may not see the same distance lost, but could see the same percentage of yardage lost."
I am sorry that the pros hit the ball too far and stuffy old private courses can't handle the elite player anymore. Giving me, however, a ball that does not go as far is just plain idiotic. I am already participating in the golf ball distance rollback. It is called "old age." I have already lost enough distance, USGA/R&A. This old fart does not need a "dead" ball.
Okay, maybe at my swing speed it will "only" be 5 yards or less. Still, I am already scraping for every yard I can.
And what are we going to do with all our golf balls? Come 2025 or whenever, do I toss them in the trash??