Perplexed Jon Rahm has asked why it is necessary to change golf balls for major events and joined a chorus of stars slamming the proposed rule change.
The rule change seems to have brought rival golf stars together as PGA Tour stalwart Justin Thomas and LIV Golf rebel Bryson DeChambeau have already slammed the idea. The Model Local Rule could be introduced from 2026 and aims to reduce the distance the ball can travel in major tournaments.
Stars could be forced to use different balls to those in recreation golf to reduce how far they can drive the ball. Governing bodies the R&A and USGA announced the changes last week which have been widely criticised.
