The PGA Tour has begun distributing a survey to its players and Korn Ferry Tour members to collect opinions on the proposed golf ball rollback and the growing influence of distance in the sport.
The 13-question survey asks members which skills deserve more emphasis on tour, with options ranging from driving accuracy to shot shaping. It also probes whether the PGA Tour should develop its own rule-making authority rather than deferring to the USGA and R&A.
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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.
Jack Nicklaus stated that the proposed golf ball rollback changes are insufficient to address distance issues in professional golf. Speaking at the Memorial Tournament, he compared the measures to a minor adjustment with limited impact. Scottie Scheffler also shared concerns about the changes during his press conference.
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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.
Pin locations on the greens at Aronimink Golf Club have tested the world's top golfers during the first two rounds of the 2026 PGA Championship. Players described the setups as unusually demanding, with many flags placed on slopes and crowns amid windy conditions. The approach has kept scores close to par and forced precise shot-making.
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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.
Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since his March arrest at the Travelers Championship on Tuesday. He joined PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp to unveil changes to the tour's competitive structure starting in 2028.