New rules to limit golf ball distance pushed back (opens original article in a new tab)

Golf's governing bodies have postponed new rules to limit ball distance from 2028 to 2030, while exploring other options to address concerns about course obsolescence and game complexity.

• New rules to limit golf ball distance delayed from 2028 to 2030
• Concerns about increased distance making historic courses obsolete and the game one-dimensional
• Discussions involve stakeholders to find a solution acceptable to all