McIlroy and Harrington back golf-ball rollback decision
The introduction of rules to roll back the distance golf balls travel will change the way the sport is played at the top level and make it more entertaining to watch, Rory McIlroy said.
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The introduction of rules to roll back the distance golf balls travel will change the way the sport is played at the top level and make it more entertaining to watch, Rory McIlroy said.
Golf's governing bodies insist a new rule change to reduce the distance balls travel is "proportionate" and will have "minimal" impact on recreational players.
World number one Scottie Scheffler held off the challenge of Ryder Cup winner Sepp Straka to claim his third title of the year in the Hero World Challenge.
NASSAU, Bahamas — Scottie Scheffler has made great gains in his putting. Add that to the rest of his top-ranked game, and he made it look easy Sunday. He closed with a 4-under 68 for a 3-shot victory in the Hero World Challenge.
Rory McIlroy believes “elite pros” and equipment makers are to blame for an expected rule change which will reduce how far golf balls travel.
Rory McIlroy believes "elite pros" and equipment makers are to blame for an expected rule change which will reduce how far golf balls travel.
Tiger Woods' first round of tournament golf in 236 days showed plenty of promise before a wayward drive with three holes to go led to a three-over-par 75 in the first round of the Hero World Challenge on Thursday.