We all know the R&A and USGA have been doing tonnes of research into hitting distances in a bid to see if equipment changes are needed within the game of golf. As part of their research, they introduced a Model Local Rule at the start of 2022 limiting golf driver lengths in elite competitions. But does that unfairly affect some players in these fields?
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Christo Lamprecht is currently in contention at the 151st Open Championship at Hoylake. As well as his impressive scoring, much has been made of the amateur’s unusual golf swing, including a serious dip through the golf ball.
You might presume this is just a natural technique he has developed over years of playing. The truth is quite different.
Lamprecht is 6′ 8″ and believed to be the tallest player to ever compete in The Open. Because of his height, he used to use a longer-than-standard-length shaft in his driver. Perfectly understandable.