Four years of negotiations with the USGA, constant heads rolling at the R&A to try to get an agreement, protest marches by the 1st tee in St Andrews with giant inflatable super game improvement irons , a special protocol for links courses, guys in plus fours on TV arguing for the 1.62" ball back ?The result of the vote is very clear.
52.2% cavities and 47.8% blades.
That is an "overwhelming majority".
We have until 31st January 2026 until we must all abide by the majority and "take back control" of our clubs, our balls and our rules.
And blade remainers and supporters will just have to lump it.
Na na na-na nah.
No thank you !