
The distance debate in golf is racing headlong in a five- or six-car pileup. The “five families� that make up the most important ruling bodies all seem to have different stances on this. The equipment companies have different stances, and they also have lots of money they’re spending with aggressive lobbying efforts. The pros and amateurs have different positions and could be pitted against each other. Architects, agronomists, TV networks — there are so many different interests and we’re about to hit an eruption point as the ball keeps going farther and farther. This week, it flew as far as ever recorded during a PGA Tour event. Dustin Johnson had a poor showing in the WGC Dell Match Play, but
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