'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.
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‘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.
Sources - Rickie Fowler to join Tiger Woods-backed tech league
Rickie Fowler is set to become the latest golfer to join TGL, the tech-infused golf league being fronted by Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Custodian Classic debuts on Professional Golf Development Tour
The maiden Custodian Group Classic, which offers a N10 million purse, will debut on the Professional Golf Developmental Tour at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos, from March 23 to 25.
Aaron Rodgers gives Jets 'wish-list of free agents' to 'target and acquire': report
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Golf's governing bodies propose rule change to reduce ball distance
Golf's governing bodies have proposed a new rule to give tournament organisers the option to require the use of a distance-reducing ball over fears that elite players are taming courses too easily.