Mike Whan (Image Source: Imagn)
USGA CEO Mike Whan opened up about the officials' decision on the ball rollback. After months of discussions, the USGA and R&A have decided to implement some changes to the golf ball by introducing a rollback technique to reduce the distance the ball travels on the greens.
It was announced last year, and the implementation is likely to happen in 2028. In a recent interview with Golf Digest, USGA CEO Mike Whan was asked about the changes. He acknowledged that the officials were "involved and vocal in the process" and they were "making it a rule." He further revealed that the changes would be implemented by 2026 and would take effect sometime between 2028 and 2030. He said:
"Both entities were very involved and vocal in the process, and what we heard loudest from them was, don’t bifurcate. If you’re going to [limit distance], have the guts to make it a rule [for everyone]. If we made it their choice, their preference would be to not go along. So we’re making it a rule and I feel confident everyone will play by the rules of the game."
