PGA TOUR star Justin Thomas has sounded off on the latest debate to creep into the golfing sphere after the governing bodies announced significant changes on Tuesday about rolling the ball back and it’s safe to say he is far from a fan of the idea.
What the United States Golfing Association (USGA) and the Royal & Ancient (R&A) have proposed is a new golf ball testing standard for elite competition that would limit performance by 20 yards or more in a move hoped to curb the distance a ball could fly.
Their new ‘Model Local Rule’ (MLR), as they’ve called it, could come into play as early as January 2026 should it get through its review period.
Ad Valspar Championship'Disappointed and also not surprised' — Thomas not impressed with new rule proposals35 MINUTES AGO Speaking ahead of the Valspar Championship, which tees off on Thursday at the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook, 29-year-old Thomas, fields the question about the proposal and went on an all-time rant. “My reaction [to the proposal] was disappointed and also not surprised, to be honest.