Dark Clouds Forming on Golf’s Horizon

The sport’s two primary rules-making organizations have announced new guidelines for manufacturing golf balls, but not everyone is on board.
Dark Clouds Forming on Golf’s Horizon
Golf balls at The Glen Club in Glenview, Ill., on July 28, 2024, before the final round of the NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank. Quinn Harris/Getty Images
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ORLANDO, Fla.—The 72nd annual PGA Show, held last week, is the ultimate gathering where the golf industry brings to the forefront the vast array of different business elements tied to the sport.

M. James Ward
M. James Ward
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Ward is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and Met Golf Writers Association. He has covered over 100 major championships and 12 Ryder Cup Matches. His golf acumen extends to architecture/travel, equipment, apparel, and general interest stories as well as in-depth interviews with the leading participants and influencers in the sport.