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I don’t understand the anger about the golf ball roll back. It will make no difference whatsoever to the average golfer and puts golf back on a path of sustainability. It will also help bring back certain skills in the pro game that have been eradicated over the past 2 decades. The people who are upset about this decision shouldn’t be mad at the governing bodies, they should be mad at elite pros and club/ball manufacturers because they didn’t want bifurcation. The governing bodies presented us with that option earlier this year. Elite pros and ball manufacturers think bifurcation would negatively affect their bottom lines, when in reality, the game is already bifurcated. You think we play the same stuff you do? They put pressure on the governing bodies to roll it back to a lesser degree for everyone. Bifurcation was the logical answer for everyone, but yet again in this game, money talks.

1st rule of debate: know your opponent's argument better than your own. Modern lofts are painted negatively, so I should prepare you w/ the argument in support of them. Here's the discussion happening in those rooms when product teams decide to lower lofts: When a flexy iron face increases ballspeed, you can lower loft but maintain height. 7i is defined by a peak height, not a loft or carry. They'll say that the golfer sees their expected 7i "window," but benefits from more distance. 🪄 I think you know why. Big numbers on launch monitors sell golf clubs. *This is not an endorsement of this design strategy.

Something BIG is going to happen at Aronimink. Something historic. Trust me. —Spieth by 10? —Rick? —Sneds? —Blockie? —8 man playoff? I have a good feeling about this. You’ll remember where you were when you watched the 2026 PGA!