Golf-PGA of America boss wants rethink on rollback rule

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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) -Golf's governing bodies need to rethink plans to implement new testing procedures that would curb how far golf balls travel, PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague said on Tuesday.

Sprague, speaking to reporters ahead of this week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, said his organisation is against the planned rollback rule announced in December 2023 and feels more discussions are needed to find a different solution.