New Golf Ball Rules May Not Work

May 13, 2026, 19:28
UKSports

Introduction

Cameron Young is a professional golfer. He uses a new golf ball. This ball follows new rules to stop long hits, but he still hits the ball very far.

Main Body

Golf leaders want to change the rules. They want players to hit the ball 13 to 15 yards shorter. They will start these rules between 2028 and 2030. Cameron Young uses a ball called the Pro V1x Double Dot. This ball follows the new rules. But Young still hits the ball very far. He hit one ball 375 yards. This is a record. Young says he does not only care about distance. He wants more control with his other clubs. Other players now use this ball too. This shows the new rules might not stop long hits.

Conclusion

Top players use the new balls but they still hit far. This means the new rules may not work.

Learning

đŸŽ¯ The 'Still' Secret

In this story, we see the word still used many times. For an A2 learner, this is a superpower word. It tells us that a situation has NOT changed, even if we tried to change it.

How it works: Something happened →\rightarrow But the result is the same →\rightarrow Still

Examples from the text:

  • The ball has new rules →\rightarrow Young still hits it far.
  • Golf leaders want shorter hits →\rightarrow Players still hit far.

🛠 Simple Patterns for You

Use this formula to talk about your life: [Subject] + [still] + [Action]

  • I still study English. (I started years ago, and I continue now).
  • It is 10 PM, but I am still awake. (I should be asleep, but I am not).

📏 Numbers & Dates

Notice how the text handles time and distance. Keep it simple:

  • Distance: 375 yards (Number →\rightarrow Unit)
  • Time: Between 2028 and 2030 (Between →\rightarrow Date A →\rightarrow and →\rightarrow Date B)

Vocabulary Learning

golf (n.)
a sport played on a large field where players hit a small ball into a series of holes with as few strokes as possible
Example:I like to play golf on weekends.
ball (n.)
a round object used in many sports
Example:The ball bounced on the grass.
rules (n.)
a set of instructions that tell people how to behave or play
Example:The rules say you must keep quiet during the game.
stop (v.)
to make something end or to cease
Example:Please stop shouting while we are playing.
long (adj.)
having a great distance from one end to the other
Example:The ball was a long distance from the tee.
hit (v.)
to strike something with force
Example:He hit the ball with a strong swing.
still (adv.)
even though something else has happened; not moving
Example:He still plays even after the new rules.
very (adv.)
to a high degree; extremely
Example:The ball flew very far.
far (adv.)
a great distance away
Example:They hit the ball far across the green.
players (n.)
people who play a sport or game
Example:The players lined up for the match.
want (v.)
to desire or wish for something
Example:She wants to improve her score.
change (v.)
to make something different
Example:The club wants to change the rules.
shorter (adj.)
having less length or distance
Example:The ball will be shorter in distance.
between (prep.)
in the middle of two points
Example:The new rules start between 2028 and 2030.
record (n.)
the best or highest achievement in a particular activity
Example:He set a new record with 375 yards.
distance (n.)
the amount of space between two points
Example:The distance from the tee to the hole is 400 yards.
control (n.)
the power to influence or direct
Example:He needs more control over his shots.
clubs (n.)
pieces of equipment used in golf to hit the ball
Example:He uses different clubs for different shots.
other (adj.)
different from the one mentioned
Example:He also uses other clubs.
might (modal verb)
possibility; may
Example:The new rules might not stop long hits.
work (v.)
to function or operate
Example:The rules may not work as expected.
professional (adj.)
someone who earns a living by doing a particular job
Example:Cameron Young is a professional golfer.