Before the PGA Championship, roughly 50 players, including Rory McIlroy, underwent driver tests to ensure compliance with USGA regulations. McIlroy's driver was found nonconforming, sparking media attention, although he hasn't addressed it publicly. Kerry Haigh, the PGA's chief championships officer, explained that testing is standard procedure meant to safeguard players from unknowingly using nonconforming clubs. Results remain confidential to avoid unnecessary player scrutiny. These checks are routine due to the high wear clubs experience, potentially leading to nonconformance over extended use, particularly for clubs designed for optimized distance.
The aim of testing drivers before the PGA Championship is to ensure players are not using nonconforming clubs, protecting their interests and maintaining fair competition.
Kerry Haigh confirmed that driver tests are common at PGA events to monitor compliance and called findings of nonconforming drivers 'not an unusual occurrence'.
Results of driver tests are kept confidential by the USGA to prevent unnecessary questions and protect players who may unknowingly use clubs that exceed limits.
Thin-faced drivers that exceed USGA limits can create unfair advantages, especially for players with high swing speeds, necessitating compliance checks.
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