McIlroy supports R&A proposals to limit ball distance
LONDON : Proposals to limit the distance golf balls travel when struck by elite players have received the surprise backing of four-time major winner Rory McIlroy.
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Rory McIlroy backs ‘unpopular’ shorter ball proposal with majors on his mind
Rory McIlroy has backed the “unpopular” idea of a shorter ball being used in elite competition and may even use it in PGA Tour events when not required.
Major goals could see Rory McIlroy play with shorter ball
Rory McIlroy has backed the "unpopular" idea of a shorter ball being used in elite competition and may even use it in PGA Tour events when not required.
PGA Tour star Justin Thomas signs golf influencer Karin Hart's chest at tournament
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Justin Thomas - Ball plan fights 'problem that doesn't exist'
Proposed rule changes that would limit how far players can drive the ball at elite golf tournaments would be detrimental to the sport, two-time major winner Justin Thomas said.
'So bad', 'silly' and 'atrocious': Golf pros slam new ball limits proposal
A move by the R&A and US Golf Association to change balls to limit driving distances was greeted with scorn on Wednesday by players at the PGA Valspar Championship.
‘I don’t understand how that’s better!’ - Justin Thomas in fighting mood as he reacts to proposed new rules
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.
Justin Thomas slams proposals for shorter ball
Justin Thomas believes the prospect of a shorter ball being used in elite competition is "so bad" for golf and has criticised the "pretty selfish decisions" made by one of the game's governing bodies.