Overview

• Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley expressed support for the golf ball rollback, citing the course's physical limitations.
• The rollback, set to begin in 2028, will reduce professional drive distances by 13-15 yards, impacting all levels of play.
• The Masters course, historically under 7,000 yards, has been extended to 7,550 yards, nearing its maximum capacity.
• Ridley emphasized the iconic status of certain holes, like the par-three 12th, which will remain unchanged.
• The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some professionals and amateurs concerned about the impact on the game.