I had a feeling this was going to happen before too long, and it looks like the pro’s are starting to voice their opinions on the upcoming groove change rule being inforced by the USGA. While the PGA Tour players don’t have to comply until next year, it looks like a lot of people are already upset, and the trickle down effect of this could cause waves in a lot more than just the golf club industry, it could change what balls people are playing, the style of their game and who knows what else.
Ian Poulter Voices Opinion
One golfer was a bit, well, vocal about his feelings concerning this groove change rule, and he used a very modern medium to express that…Twitter. That’s right, Ian Poulter decided to post his feelings on the upcoming groove change rule on his Twitter stream, letting fly a few choice remarks and emotions out. Check out what he had to say:
Ianjamespoulter: i tested the new grooves with vokey in feb. what a difference no spinnnnnn. the usga are insane to make us change so quickly.
Ianjamespoulter: i guess they were all bored sitting around that table drinking coffee and smoking cigars… get a life let us have fun on the course.
Ianjamespoulter: it will cost the manufacturers millions to develop and distribute to all the stores global, so you AMs can get them before open qualifying.
Ianjamespoulter: Our irons already comply, but wedges need to change for start of the year. all the best… thanks R&A and USGA softer balls here we come.
How Far Will It Go?
Yikes. The question is, when will other pro golfers start standing up and voicing their opinions. One thing is clear, this rule change is going to cost a LOT of money to manufacturers and it will be extremely interesting to see just how far down the consequences of this rule go. Will we see different golf balls, will we see players using entirely different methods and shot styles on the course? Maybe. Time will tell, but for now, Ian is saying a lot for us.
