Peter Finch disagrees with rule change which Bryson DeChambeau really wants to happen

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YouTube star Peter Finch believes a controversial golfing rule should remain despite some high-profile calls for change.

Over the years, when winter rules have not been in place, players have been unable to move tee shots which find unrepaired divots in the fairway.

Bryson DeChambeau wants the rule changed, believing accurate tee shots should be rewarded. “When you hit it at a fairway divot, and it’s a substantial divot, being able to take a nice little drop would be great,” said the LIV star. “I get it’s controversial.”

Finch, however, disagrees.

Peter Finch disagrees with Bryson DeChambeau’s divot claim

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Speaking on the latest edition of the Rough Cut Podcast, Finch suggested the consequences of changing the rule could lead to too much ambiguity over what actually constitutes a divot.

“If it finishes in a divot on the fairway, honestly, I don’t mind it,” Finch explained. I think we should keep it. Because, again, it’s open to interpretation.

“How old is the divot? If you think about all the courses that we play, is it a repaired divot? Do you drop it to the side of a repaired divot? For me, it’s unlucky, but all it should do is remind players to repair their divots.”

World number two, Xander Schauffele, agrees with Finch and believes professionals should accept the lie and move on.

Should players be allowed to remove balls from divots?

In the professional game, it’s a move that could happen. Referees are readily available to rule on whether a drop is allowed.

Within the amateur scene, changing the rule could lead to a slightly more controversial scenario.

When winter rules aren’t in force, players could look to gain an advantage by improving their lie by using unrepaired divots as an excuse.

The rule’s subjective nature would probably cause more harm than good, considering that this scenario rarely occurs.

Thankfully, with winter rules in place, many amateurs will avoid this issue until the summer months return.