Post PGA Reactions - May 20th, 2025

On May 20th, 2025, we unpacked the PGA Championship aftermath, delving into candid player reactions, equipment controversies like non-conforming drivers, and off-course insights from golf's biggest stars.

DRIVER DEBATE: Testing Times & Conformance Concerns

• Marquee storyline: Scottie Scheffler revealed his driver failed a pre-PGA conformance test, igniting calls for "even more robust" testing, a sentiment echoed by Xander Schauffele, amidst news of Rory McIlroy also having a non-conforming club.
• Supporting stat or quote: Scheffler: "Yeah, my driver did fail."
• Human angle or fun fact: The PGA of America's Kerry Haigh noted such non-conforming driver instances are "not an unusual occurrence."

RAHM'S REALITY: Swing Struggles & Family Focus

• Marquee storyline: Jon Rahm dismissed LIV Golf's influence on his major showing, attributing his performance to swing flaws and a "tough pill to swallow" finish, while firmly stating, "I'd choose family every time."
• Supporting stat or quote: "My swing was simply not at the level it had to be."
• Human angle or fun fact: Rahm's candid reflection on his brutal bogey-double bogey-double bogey finish.

BRYSON'S BATTLE: Iron Woes & Ball Technology Frustrations

• Marquee storyline: Despite a T2 finish, Bryson DeChambeau pinpointed his iron play as a key shortcoming and voiced frustration with modern golf ball technology, arguing balls fly "too straight" at high speeds.
• Supporting stat or quote: DeChambeau: "If I just had somewhat of good iron play... it would have been a lot different."
• Human angle or fun fact: His unique perspective that golf balls are *too* perfect for high-speed players.

Quick Hits

A • Rory McIlroy's media silence continues post-T47; commits to Australian Open • Harris English (T2) on condensed major schedule & early flight • Xander Schauffele emphasizes privacy in driver testing discussions.

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