The R&A and USGA – golf’s two governing bodies who set out the rules for both playing the sport and the making of equipment – announced their proposals to combat the increasing distance in golf.

One of the proposals is to limit the length of a driver shaft to 46 inches. It makes for interesting timing given Bryson DeChambeau’s quest for maximum distance by trialling a 48-inch model in recent months. A driver that wouldn’t be permitted if such a proposal was introduced.

It’s fair to say that the overall reception has been mixed. On one hand, you have Bryson who has given his support to the proposed changes and believes it is “flattering” that they might restrict the length of a driver based on his recent performance. However, it’s safe to say Rory McIlroy had a slightly different opinion, believing the money and attention should be focused away from the 0.01% at the top of the game:

"We have to make the game as easy and approachable as possible for the majority of golfers."

"It's (about) the grassroots. It's getting more people engaged in golf.”

All being said, we don’t think anyone would disagree with Rory on this front. What are your thoughts? Are you in favour of the proposed changes?