‘Won’t Make a Shred of Difference’: Padraig Harrington Backs Controversial Golf Rule With Blunt Assessment

There are still 39 months before the golf ball rollback takes effect for both professional and recreational players. Yet, the rule has already sparked a divide among fans. While some believe it is a necessary step for the sport, others see it as an attempt to undermine the game. Amid the debate, Ireland’s Padraig Harrington is clear about one thing: how the change will affect the enjoyment of golf. “So happiness and our idea of playing well is 100% related to what we expect at that moment,” Harrington said in an interview with Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show .