PGAツアーは、ゴルフボールの飛距離抑制案およびスポーツにおける飛距離の影響力の高まりについて意見を収集するため、所属選手およびコーン・フェリーツアーのメンバーを対象としたアンケート調査を開始した。
全13問からなるこのアンケートでは、ティーショットの正確性からショットの打ち分けまで複数の選択肢を挙げ、ツアーにおいてどのスキルがより重要視されるべきかをメンバーに問うている。また、USGAやR&Aの決定に従うのではなく、PGAツアーが独自のルール策定権を持つべきかについても調査している。
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PGA Tour players including Billy Horschel and Shane Lowry have voiced concerns over the setup at PGA National's Champion Course ahead of the 2026 Cognizant Classic. The course has been lengthened by 56 yards total, while overseeding with rye grass has made it easier, leading to record-low winning scores in recent years. Players argue for a return to its historically challenging conditions.
Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley reaffirmed the club's backing of the proposed golf ball rollback during his annual pre-Masters press conference. He called on golf's stakeholders to reach an agreement, stating that failure is not an option. Ridley highlighted efforts to preserve the game's integrity beyond just long drives.
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The PGA Tour will begin publicizing speed-of-play statistics for Korn Ferry Tour players next month. The data, including average stroke times by shot type, follows a decision by the PGA Tour Policy Board last November. The move aims to provide context to fans and support players labeled as slow.
Rory McIlroy addressed comments from several LIV Golf players reluctant to return to the PGA Tour during the 2026 Truist Championship. Speaking after his second round on Friday, the reigning Masters champion emphasized the PGA Tour as the top competitive stage. He noted that declining to play there reveals something about a player's ambitions.
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PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp, 220 days into his tenure, grapples with modernizing the tour amid conflicting interests. His vision for a streamlined schedule clashes with the needs of rank-and-file players reliant on numerous events. This week's Arnold Palmer Invitational and Puerto Rico Open highlight the divide between elite and opposite-field tournaments.
Slow play has drawn scrutiny during the second round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. Officials issued an official warning to the group of Justin Thomas, Keegan Bradley and Cameron Young on Friday morning. Course conditions including wind and difficult pins contributed to the delays.
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New analysis from Arccos reveals that the biggest gap between low- and high-handicap golfers lies in avoiding severe misses off the tee rather than fairway hits.