[Golf Topic] 'Former Golf Emperor' Nicklaus "Limit Golf Ball Distance"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The ‘old golf emperor’ Jack Nicklaus (USA, photo) strongly demanded distance restrictions.

On the 17th (Korean time), Golfweek USA reported that Nicklaus appeared on a podcast radio and said, "Restoring the ball's performance to the old days is important to preserve the essence of golf," and criticized that "the United States Golf Association (USGA) and the Royal Golf Association (R&A), which acknowledged the need for distance restrictions, no longer take concrete actions." He added, "I don't know what on earth they are doing," and criticized, "They drew a line, but the line keeps expanding and someone keeps crossing it."

He also expressed frustration that no one listens to his call for limiting distance. He emphasized, "The endlessly increasing distance causes all sorts of problems," and "Distance should be restored to the 1970s level." He sarcastically remarked that he hopes the Muirfield Village course in Dublin, Ohio, USA, the battleground of the PGA Tour Memorial Tournament he hosts, will not be extended to 8,000 yards due to increased distance.

"To extend it to 8,000 yards, you would have to buy all the surrounding houses," he said. Nicklaus is a ‘living legend’ who won a total of 73 victories on the PGA Tour, including the most major wins (18 wins). Especially, he swept 6 wins at the ‘Masters Tournament’ in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, and 1986. Having won all four majors, he became the fourth ‘Career Grand Slammer’ at the young age of 26.

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