It looks like the powers that be are intent on rolling back the golf ball, though it appears that will have little effect on recreational golfers. This bit from Tom Miranda at Golf Business Review tells the story.
“Announced in December 2023, the new regulations will apply to elite professionals from January 2028 and to recreational golfers by 2030. The new rule mandates that balls must conform to a maximum distance of 317 yards (plus 3-yard tolerance) when tested at a clubhead speed of 125 mph—up from the previous 120 mph limit, CBSSports.
“The average PGA Tour pro is expected to lose between 9 and 11 yards. For the longest hitters, it could be 13 to 15 yards. LPGA players may lose 5 to 7 yards, NBCSports.
“The rollback is being driven by sustainability concerns. Courses are getting longer, maintenance costs are rising, and the environmental toll of mowing, watering, and managing larger layouts is growing. There is also a desire to maintain the challenge posed by classic course designs without stretching them beyond their original intent…”
The LPGA hits the ball a lot farther than you might think they do, so a 5 to 7 yard rollback for them might mean a 3 to 4 yard rollback for the rest of us.
IOW, don’t sweat it. If you hit it straight, and you can chip and putt, you won’t notice a thing.