McIlroy is in favour of the proposal which he feels will benefit his major ambitions
Rory McIlroy has backed the unpopular shorter ball proposal and may use it in PGA events even if it is not required.
READ MORE: LIV Rebel Ian Poulter makes 'shame on them' statement over potential Ryder Cup captaincy snub “If that gives me the best chance to succeed at the major championships and feel as prepared as I possibly can be, then that’s what I would do.” “I know that’s a really unpopular opinion amongst my peers, but I think it’s going to help identify who the best players are a bit easier. Especially in this era of parity that we’ve been living in these past couple of decades.
The issue of increasing distance off the tee has been a problem for golf in the past two decades in particular. Between 2003 and 2019, the average driving distance on the PGA Tour increased by almost eight yards, a figure which has continued to rise.
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