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Drivers Tested, PGA Approved
- At the 2025 PGA Championship held at Quail Hollow, drivers belonging to defending champion Xander Schauffele and world number two Rory McIlroy were tested and found non-compliant, forcing both to switch clubs during the event.
- This driver non-conformance results from regular use, as club faces can exceed legal limits on flex after thousands of hits, which caused Schauffele's similar issue in 2019 and McIlroy's failing test on Tuesday at Quail Hollow.
- Tournament officials, led by PGA of America chief Kerry Haigh, stated the USGA conducted the testing at the PGA's request as part of routine driver compliance programs, emphasizing results remain confidential to protect players unaware of the non-conformance.
- Schauffele expressed his anger toward the R&A for making his driver situation public, accusing them of damaging his reputation by not handling the issue discreetly. Meanwhile, Haigh confirmed that all players complied with club changes smoothly and emphasized that there were no concerns regarding their intentions.
- Both players adapted to the testing outcomes with Schauffele adjusting his driver mid-tournament and McIlroy coping with reduced driving accuracy, as 74 players made the cut amid weather delays and modified tee times at Quail Hollow.
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