Hack It Out Golf No Tees?!
Oct 2, 2025
A multiple major winner's bold proposal to ban tees and limit wedge loft sparks heated debate. The hosts explore whether golf media should challenge star players' technical claims or simply report them. They discuss how amateurs might struggle more than pros with these changes. Concerns about homogenizing playing styles arise, alongside thoughts on how tour pros could adapt. Mark shares data showing that varying attack angles can maintain distance despite tee restrictions. The conversation balances expert opinions on equipment with the realities of performance.
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Fame Does Not Equal Technical Accuracy
- High-profile players' opinions get published even when factually wrong because media values engagement.
- Greg and Mark argue journalists should include data experts to counter misleading claims.
Media Elevates Players Over Data
- Golf media often elevates ex-players' opinions because their names drive clicks and authority.
- Greg says this creates a culture where data-driven correction is rare and misleading views spread.
Include Data Experts When Reporting Claims
- When reporting controversial technical claims, interview data experts or show launch-monitor charts.
- Provide counter-evidence so readers can judge claims rather than just chasing clicks.