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.
- 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.