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Golf ball rollback receives mixed response as PGA Tour oppose governing bodies plan

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The R&A and USGA’s plans to rollback the golf ball and reduce the distance they travel have been met with a lukewarm response with the PGA Tour a notable opponent.

The plans from the game’s governing bodies has been put forward in the face of ever-increasing modern driving distances in the professional game. The hope is to tackle issues around the sustainability of golf courses amid fears that some will soon

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