Former President Donald Trump has publicly celebrated a delay in the implementation of new golf ball regulations aimed at limiting driving distance. The US Golf Association (USGA) and R&A, golf’s governing bodies, had proposed a rollback on how far golf balls can travel, intending to make the game more challenging and preserve the traditional design of courses. Trump, a keen golfer and owner of several golf courses, has consistently opposed the changes, arguing they would negatively impact the sport. The delay, announced this week, postpones the implementation of the rule changes until 2028 at the earliest. Trump characterized the postponement as a “big victory,” suggesting his opposition played a role in the decision. The governing bodies cited the need for further testing and collaboration with manufacturers as reasons for the delay, not direct response to political pressure.