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Distance debate at this British Open is how far the golf ball goes on the ground
By Doug Ferguson, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 15, 2026
· 5 min read
How far the golf ball goes has been debated for the last 20 years and distance is likely to be a big concern this week at Royal Birkdale for the British Open, with one twist.It's not how far shots are going in the air. It's what happens when they get on the ground. And with links golf, that's not...
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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