SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP/WBEN) — New rules could soon shorten your longest drive. The USGA and R&A are moving ahead with a new standard for golf ball distance in 2030, while saying Wednesday they will broaden their study to review and test other areas that might help keep distance from getting out of hand. The objective has been keeping distance from making golf too one-dimensional, and in some cases leading courses to getting longer. The target has primarily been golf balls.