Yahoo Sports reports: United States president Donald Trump has waded into the debate on distance in golf by declaring it is a “ridiculous idea” to place restrictions on the ball professionals use. On Wednesday the United States Golf Association and R&A issued a joint statement, together with the PGA and DP World Tours, saying a planned phasing in of regulations from 2028 would be pushed back to 2030.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 18, 2026 4:56 PM
Trump welcomes decision to delay ‘ridiculous’ golf distance restrictions
United States president Donald Trump has waded into the debate on distance in golf by declaring it is a “ridiculous idea” to place restrictions on the ball professionals use. On Wednesday the United States Golf Association and R&A issued a joint statement, together with the PGA and DP World Tours, saying a planned phasing in of regulations from 2028 would be pushed back to 2030.
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