President Donald Trump expressed his views on the recent announcement regarding the rollback of golf ball specifications. The USGA and R&A, the governing bodies of golf, had previously proposed changes that would reduce the distance golf balls travel by up to 15 yards for professionals and 5 yards for amateurs, starting in 2028 for professionals and 2030 for amateurs. However, on June 17, 2026, they announced a pause on these plans until at least 2030. Trump praised this decision in a post on Truth Social, stating it was a victory against the proposed changes, which he described as unnecessary and unpopular among players. He argued that the current technology should remain unchanged. The debate over golf ball technology and distance remains contentious within the golfing community, with many acknowledging that advancements have made some courses too short for elite players.
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- loaded language: 'ridiculous idea'
- loaded language: 'nobody wanted'
- loaded language: 'hot as a pistol'
- loaded language: 'for no reason whatsoever'
- framing: Trump praises major announcement about golf ball rollback that has the sport divided
- editorializing: Trump's suggestion that 'nobody wanted' golf ball technology to change to combat distance isn't true
- vague attribution: many, if not the majority, of folks involved with golf
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Trump comments on golf ball rollback announcement
President Donald Trump commented on the USGA and R&A's recent decision to pause the proposed rollback of golf ball specifications until at least 2030. He praised the decision, claiming it was a victory against unnecessary changes that would negatively impact players. The discussion surrounding golf ball technology and distance continues to be divisive within the sport.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'ridiculous idea'
- ✕ loaded language: 'nobody wanted'
- ✕ loaded language: 'hot as a pistol'
- ✕ loaded language: 'for no reason whatsoever'
- ✕ framing: Trump praises major announcement about golf ball rollback that has the sport divided
- ✕ editorializing: Trump's suggestion that 'nobody wanted' golf ball technology to change to combat distance isn't true
- ✕ vague attribution: many, if not the majority, of folks involved with golf
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Trump praises major announcement about golf ball rollback that has the sport divided
Trump comments on golf ball rollback announcement