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Butch Harmon and Jose Maria Olazabal discuss golf's distance solutions

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Butch Harmon and Jose Maria Olazabal discuss golf's distance solutions
Summary

Butch Harmon addressed golf's distance issue on the 'The Smylie Show' podcast, referencing suggestions from two-time Masters winner Jose Maria Olazabal. Harmon mentioned that eliminating clubs from 14 to 9 could enhance player strategy, challenging golfers to refine their skills. The discussion follows a commitment from golf's governing bodies to implement potential changes in equipment regulations by January 2030. Harmon expressed interest in hosting a tournament with fewer clubs to see how it impacts gameplay.

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  • •Butch Harmon spoke on 'The Smylie Show' podcast about golf distance solutions.
  • •Olazabal proposed reducing the allowed clubs from 14 to 9.
  • •Harmon suggests fewer clubs could enhance player skill and strategy.
  • •Golf's governing bodies plan equipment changes by January 2030.
  • •Harmon is interested in organizing a tournament with this rule change.
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  • 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Masters champ's distance solution? Butch Harmon calls it ‘most interesting'
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