World No. 2 Scottie Scheffler doubts rolling the ball back will solve the problem of ever-increasing distances in the men’s professional game.
The USGA and R&A recently proposed plans to limit the distance the ball travels in the elite men’s game.
This has been met with varying criticism and support from both sides, with the likes of Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington in favour of the possible change.
However, Scheffler believes golf should be focusing more on course design rather than tweaking the equipment.
When asked about rolling the ball back, the American World No. 2 said: “I’m not too opinionated on it at the moment. I think I’m more interested in like kind of the golf course design side of things.
“I think a lot of the golf courses that they’ve changed over time is to help with the length, but then they take out a lot of trees and the areas get bigger to hit in, and all you’ve got to do now is just send it.
“So the golf course design is more of a culprit to guys trying to hit it really far.
“Look at Hilton Head, look at Colonial. Those golf courses have stood the test of time, and they’ve got stuff in the way. It’s more of a placement golf course.
“Look at THE PLAYERS; guys can’t overpower that one. It’s more of a golf course design thing than it is a golf ball deal.”
Scheffler is set to tee it up this week on the PGA Tour at the AT&T Bryson Nelson.
