AUGUSTA, Ga. – Masters chairman Fred Ridley said Wednesday that the club is “supportive” of the model local rule introduced by the sport’s governing bodies that would limit distance at the elite level.
The model local rule, which if adopted would go into effect in January 2026, has been a hot topic of discussion over the past few weeks, with tour player sentiment seemingly divided. Ridley said that he has asked for player feedback this week at the Masters, including at the Champions Dinner on Tuesday night.
Tiger Woods, who has long been a proponent of a rollback at the elite level, reiterated his support for the proposed rule earlier this week.