re: 62 is the new 66. Does the PGA need an overhaul?

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Golfers are athletes now

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Exactly my point. There are guys out there now that are smaller in stature but can still absolutely BOMB the ball. JT is a great example of this. Dude can’t weigh more than 175 but can bomb it 300+ whenever he wants. Sure, the tech helps out, but it’s not all tech. His swing speed is up there with the whip he’s able to create. And then look at guys like DJ and Rory and koepka, they all look built like professional athletes.

I mean look at Jack and Arnie in their younger days. They were two of the biggest guys on tour. Jack is just complaining because even in his old age he’s still as competitive as anybody on tour today and he doesn’t want Tiger or anybody else getting close to his records.

My biggest point for all of this is if the PGA Tour is going to continue to play on courses like the one they’re playing this week then don’t complain about the scores being put up. Players are better as a whole - in ALL aspects of the game. It’s not just because of tech - even tho that does have something to do with it. But these players are training smarter, they make better decisions on the course, and their level of execution is so much higher than times past.