Players and coaches from around the world reacted on social media to the significant rules changes proposed by the USGA and R&A.
Lots of thought & hard work by @USGA and @RandA to modernize our rules. Great work to benefit the game.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) March 1, 2017
We are highfiving today...."I am very happy with the proposed modernization of the rules by the… https://t.co/Wtw8AE3Iyw
— Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) March 1, 2017
I applaud the @USGA & @RandA for the common sense changes to make the #RulesofGolf more fair & logical, as well as much easier to understand
— Tom Watson (@TomWatsonPGA) March 1, 2017
We should have our own book and distance ourselves from amateur governing bodies. https://t.co/ss8YUdRjQC
— DeLetty (@GrahamDeLaet) March 1, 2017
Fact is, there's an old boys club based in New Jersey that have never hit a shot on Tour who make decisions that affect our families
— DeLetty (@GrahamDeLaet) March 1, 2017
...and the best part...they don't even know the rules! See 2016 US Open
— DeLetty (@GrahamDeLaet) March 1, 2017
I think the changes are moving the right direction for golf, but I think professional golf should have its own book
— DeLetty (@GrahamDeLaet) March 1, 2017
Maybe there should be professional rules and amateur rules because I'm not getting a good vibe about some of these proposed changes
— Daniel Berger (@DanielBerger59) March 1, 2017
Huge changes made by the @usga and @RandA! I'm here for it! Great for the game!
— Cheyenne Woods (@Cheyenne_Woods) March 1, 2017
Im so happy the @RandA and the @USGA are addressing the complex very confusing rule book. Common sense will help all enjoy the game of golf.
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) March 1, 2017
Just read the proposed rule amendments. Tapping down spike marks surely will only slow the game down? ....and leaving the pin in 🙈⛳️
— Phil Kenyon (@KenyonPutting) March 1, 2017
Love these new rule changes by the @RandA and @USGA hopefully they are accepted. These make everything less confusing, should help a lot 👍🏼
— Zac Blair (@z_blair) March 1, 2017