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‘Stupid is as stupid does’ – Mickelson and JT tee off on USGA and R&A’s new local rule
On Tuesday, golf’s governing bodies introduced a local rule (MLR G-10) allowing competitive tours the choice to cap driver length at events to 46 inches.
As expected, some tour pro’s, particularly Phil Mickelson, were not best pleased.
Being one of the few tour pros to use a driver longer than 46 inches, Lefty described the rumored new rule as “pathetic” back in August. On hearing the announcement on Tuesday, Mickelson broke out a Forrest Gump quote to slam the USGA and R&A’s decision.
Mickelson wasn’t the only tour pro to hit out at golf’s governing bodies, with Justin Thomas also taking to Twitter to have his say. The 28-year-old branded the rule as “awful” before explaining his stance to a user who accused him of whining.
Speaking to the press at this week’s CJ Cup, JT further explained his opposition to the new rule, saying
“I don’t really agree with it. I feel like there’s a lot of other things, you know, like the arm-bar putter that they should be approaching as opposed to the length of driver. I think the fact that you see only a few people using a long driver speaks for itself, that it’s not really that big of an advantage. It’s a lot harder to hit it straight.
In terms of do I think it makes the game of golf and growing the game better? No, I don’t at all, but they seem to have their kind of mind around that for a while now. … If there’s guys out here that want to have a chance to put it in play with a 47-, 48-inch driver, then power to them. I had that opportunity; I just chose not to.”
The new rule will come into effect from January 1, 2022.
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‘You’re f***ing hilarious, aren’t you?’ – Shane Lowry snaps at spectator during WGC Match Play
It’s been a struggle for Shane Lowry throughout his career at the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play. Since 2019, the Irishman is now 3-6 at the event prior to the 2023 version of the event.
The struggles continued on Wednesday for Lowry as he found himself two down to Taylor Montgomery on the 17th hole when a fan said something to him after his tee shot.
The frustration finally showed through and Lowry snapped back at the fan.
“You’re f***ing hilarious ,aren’t you?”
Shane Lowry not a happy bunny ?? pic.twitter.com/0V1gHa7kJX
— Andy Roberts (@AndyRobertsGolf) March 22, 2023
Laura Davies on Sky Sports reacted immediately, saying “Apologies for the language.”
Lowry will give it another crack tomorrow as he faces off against Mackenzie Hughes on Thursday at 11:59 A.M. EDT.
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Holly Sanders, who was a host on Golf Channel working on “School of Golf” and “Playing Lesson with the Pros,” before going to Fox Sports until 2019.
According to her post on Twitter, the 34-year-old is about to be back in the world of sports in the form of a topless sports league.
@holly_sonders announces the launch of her new topless sports league, and suffice it to say, there are NO complaints over here. https://t.co/Mo6CCS0GB0 pic.twitter.com/MTXvazik3f
— Chulo Magazine (@ChuloMagazine) March 20, 2023
Sonders also made an Instagram post about her new venture, saying she was still looking to “add talent” to the league.
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“I will be watching over all operations making sure the content is of the highest quality possible, and that the girls are safe, having fun and enjoying themselves. This league is owned by women and will be run by women. Feminists should praise this as it’s creating opportunities for women.”
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LPGA Tour superstar Nelly Korda recently signed a deal with both TaylorMade and Nike. In a promotional Instagram video for TaylorMade, Korda was hitting the Stealth 2 driver.
The post read: #Fargiveness with a view. ? #TeamTaylorMade is gearing up for a big week in Arizona and striping their #Stealth2Drivers around Superstition Mountain.”
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However, the post didn’t go as planned, with some users comparing Korda to Rickie Fowler because of her wardrobe choice, while one user simply said: “Orange pants with red shoes? Bruh for real?”
Korda responded on Instagram shortly after, saying “Don’t hate me for my Orange pants and red shoes,” she wrote. “It was a bit of a wardrobe malfunction.”
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Mike H
Oct 13, 2021 at 1:28 pm
Sounds like another nothingburger rule like the groove rule they developed years ago. Didn’t really do anything to make the game better or worse but they take choices away from manufacturers and players for no good reason.
Imafitter
Oct 13, 2021 at 9:48 am
The USGA and R&A let clubs get bigger, like the 460cc driver, but not longer! Banning long putters that touch the body was also ridiculous. There are no rules on shaft materials and firmness. If the shaft is the club’s engine, where are all the rules? Both organizations need to be replaced.
Thomas Woodward
Oct 13, 2021 at 6:05 pm
Regarding SHAFTS. Did you know that the general public CANNOT purchase the shafts PROS use in their clubs? IT’s a FACT and they oNLY way you can get THEIR shafts is to have a PRO friend who will sell you those shafts….