ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Golfers on the European Tour have a new item of clothing to pack in their suitcases.
The tour said Wednesday it will allow players to wear shorts during practice rounds and pro-ams after the policy was passed unanimously by a tournament committee in Abu Dhabi.
Ian Poulter backed the move, tweeting on Wednesday: "Its 2016 not 1990. Get rid of the stuffy old rules that hold golf back. Make it more fun (for) everyone."
Players must still wear long pants in tournament play, although Rory McIlroy is open for that to change, too.