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Earlier this week the USGA and R&A released a joint statement that they plan to propose a rule that would limit the distance a golf ball can travel at the professional level starting in January 2026.
This would in essence “reduce hitting distances by 14-15 yards on average for the longest hitters with the highest club head speeds.” It’s important to note, this change is being recommended by the USGA and R&A. As of now this would not impact PGA TOUR events.
This proposed Model Local Rule is intended for use only in elite competitions and, if adopted, will have no impact on recreational golf.
Learn more about today's announcement from the USGA and @RandA 👇
— USGA (@USGA)
1:00 PM • Mar 14, 2023
Justin Thomas and many other pros are not too pleased with the notion of limited flight golf balls. Check out his thoughts below 👇
Listen to JT’s three-minute thoughts on the new golf ball rollback plans. 🔊
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest)
3:04 PM • Mar 15, 2023
At least for the next two US OPENS we’ll be able to see the best in the world hitting BOMBS 🚀.
⛳️ Tournament: Valspar Championship
📍 Location: Palm Harbor, Florida
💰 Purse: $8,100,000
🎥 Watch: 3-6pm ET (NBC)
🏆 Final Group: Tees off at 1:40pm ET
Todays highlight section will be fully dedicated to the one and only Jordan Spieth. Enjoy!
Ripping it 266 yards 💪
Another birdie has @JordanSpieth back in the solo lead.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR)
8:43 PM • Mar 18, 2023
Don't try this at home...
Insane touch from @JordanSpieth 🤯
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR)
8:13 PM • Mar 18, 2023
Driver off the deck?! No problemo.
Driver off the deck and into the bunker ...
And @JordanSpieth still makes birdie.
He leads by two @ValsparChamp.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR)
6:47 PM • Mar 18, 2023
Tommy Fleetwood was one of the hottest rising stars on TOUR from 2017 through the start of 2020, playing his way into the top 10 in the world. But his play began to fall right as the pandemic struck and he admittedly lost his way after he losing his mom to cancer in 2021.
Currently ranked 27th in the world, Fleetwood is slowly starting to show signs of his old self again having finished top 5 in two majors in 2022, a top-20 at the Genesis this year and recently, thrust himself into contention at THE PLAYERS by shooting a third-round 65.
Make no mistake, this guy is a player and a proven winner across a world stage, counting seven international wins. This week marks his 112th TOUR start and he's still looking for that elusive PGA TOUR win. It's hard not to root for this kid and his comeback story so we're riding with Fleetwood to get it done today picking him to win at (+350).
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