According to ESPN, the USGA and R&A have set January 2030 as the implementation date for a unified golf ball rollback. Over recent years, modern golf balls have been flying farther than ever, stretching courses beyond their original design and tilting competition toward pure power over skill. By coordinating a single-date change rather than a gradual phase-in, the sport ensures all professional golfers compete under identical equipment rules starting in 2030.

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