Golf's governing bodies announced a new local rule that will allow high-level tournaments to limit the length of drivers to 46 inches.
Called a Model Local Rule, it would get into effect Jan. 1, 2022. The PGA Tour said on Tuesday that it will adopt the rule, which does not apply to putters.
The United States Golf Association and R&A received feedback from players, equipment representatives and the various professional tours over the last several months before the announcement.
Bryson DeChambeau, who leads the PGA Tour in driving distance, has experimented with 48-inch drivers.