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PGA Tour Implements Internal Boundaries at East Lake's 18th Hole

New rules prevent players from using alternate fairway routes, citing safety and course integrity.

Overview

  • Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele's strategy to use the 10th fairway on the 18th hole has been banned.
  • The PGA Tour's internal out-of-bounds rule aims to maintain the original course design and ensure safety.
  • Chris Kirk supports the decision, emphasizing the importance of playing the course as intended.
  • The rule change affects several top players, including Keegan Bradley, who had considered the alternate route.
  • The decision follows recent renovations at East Lake, making the 18th hole particularly challenging.