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Instead of his game, the Cameron Young story at the PGA focuses on his golf ball. Why?
TL;DR
Cameron Young is a top contender for the 2026 PGA Championship, but discussions focus on his use of a specific golf ball. The Titleist Pro V1x Double Dot is believed to conform to a future golf ball rollback rule expected by 2030.
Key points
- Cameron Young is a favorite for the 2026 PGA Championship
- He uses a Titleist Pro V1x Double Dot golf ball
- The ball may conform to a future golf ball rollback rule
- Young's performance remains strong despite the rollback discussions
- He chose the ball for its flight characteristics during testing
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Cameron Young heads into the 2026 PGA Championship as one of the favorites and playing some of the best golf of anyone in the world. Yet none of the conversation surrounding him is about his game.
Young confirmed Wednesday he has played with a Titleist Pro V1x Double Dot golf ball since last year's Wyndham Championship, his first PGA Tour victory. The golf ball is believed to be one that would conform to the USGA/R&A golf ball rollback that is expected to be implemented by 2030.
So that 375-yard drive on the 18th hole at the Players Championship? It was with a rolled-back golf ball. So much for these players losing distance.
"I think I put it in play the same reason that everybody else plays the ball that they play," Young said Wednesday during a pre-tournament press conference. "I hit it during a ball test, one of the Titleist facilities probably close to two years ago and didn't know anything about it and just kind of say, 'hey, what's that one?' Because I liked the flight.
"Then as things progressed, I was able to test it last year at Wyndham, able to put that in play, and it's been there since."
That same golf ball has seen him win the Players and the Cadillac Championship two weeks ago. He was also in the final pairing at the Masters with Rory McIlroy, ultimately finishing T-3 at Augusta National.
Since putting the golf ball into play, Young has ascended into the top 5 in the Official World Golf Ranking and has been a threat to win every time he tees it up. And the biggest noticeable difference? He hasn't lost any distance off the tee.
"I don't think any of us are out really here playing the ball that goes the farthest," Young said. "I think you'd struggle to find a single person that's doing that. We're all sacrificing a certain amount of things that we feel are worth it, control with irons, control with wedges. For me, that's the biggest thing is being able to control spin, and this is the ball that does the best for me."
Q&A
What golf ball does Cameron Young use for the PGA Championship?
Cameron Young uses the Titleist Pro V1x Double Dot golf ball.
Why is Cameron Young's golf ball significant for the 2026 PGA Championship?
His golf ball is believed to conform to the upcoming USGA/R&A golf ball rollback expected to be implemented by 2030.
How does Cameron Young's golf ball affect his performance?
Despite concerns about distance loss, Young's use of the rolled-back golf ball has not hindered his performance, as evidenced by his long drives.
What are the implications of the golf ball rollback for players like Cameron Young?
The rollback may change how players approach their game, but Young's success suggests he can adapt effectively to the new regulations.
