The news came early Friday from the European Tour: Because of weather concerns at the Portugal Masters, the impending third round will be played as a shotgun start.
Almost immediately, social media reaction likened it to any other shotgun start featuring mere mortal golfers.
Is it a shamble format? Can players buy mulligans in the pro shop? Will there be a long-drive contest? Closest to the pin? How many beverage carts are out there?
All joking aside, it's a brilliant move by the Euro Tour, which has always been more aggressive than its PGA Tour counterpart in offering creative ways to complete its events.