SCOTTSDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 03: James Hahn reacts after hitting it close on the 16th tee during the third round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
By Alex Myers
Whether golf’s governing bodies decide to do something to curb how far tour pros hit the ball remains to be seen, but it’s certainly a hot topic of conversation. Earlier this week, Jack Nicklaus, long a proponent of rolling back the golf ball, said USGA executive director Mike Davis assured him they’re “getting closer” to reaching such a decision. But even if arguably the greatest golfer of all time is for something, that doesn’t mean all current PGA Tour pros would be on board.
On Friday, two-time PGA Tour winner James Hahn issued this little jab at the USGA on Twitter:
Breaking news. In addition to limited flight balls, the USGA plans to ban working out, proper diet and swinging faster than 105mph. They are also planning on removing the 3 point shot in the NBA.
— James Hahn (@JamesHahnPGA) February 23, 2018
Funny stuff, James. Well, not the part about the 3-point line. Don’t joke about that, please. We already learned earlier this week that Major League Baseball might let managers choose who gets to bat in the ninth inning. Where does it end?!