Xander Schauffele suggests Scottie Scheffler also had to swap drivers at the PGA Championship just like Rory McIlroy

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Xander Schauffele has just dropped some huge news about Scottie Scheffler after the final round at the PGA Championship.

One of the biggest storylines at Quail Hollow this week has been that Masters champion Rory McIlroy had to change drivers before the tournament.

McIlroy and many other – but not all – players had their equipment looked at, and the Northern Irishman apparently had an issue.

This meant that he had to use his backup driver, which could be the reason why he drove the ball so poorly this week.

Schauffele revealed in his post-round press conference that Scheffler also had the same problem.

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Scottie Scheffler’s driver failed test at the PGA Championship

Schauffele suggested to Golfweek that Scheffler had to change drivers at the PGA Championship, just like McIlroy did.

“I think Scott is winning the tournament, and I think he switched to his backup, too,” Schauffele said.

This came to the surprise of one reporter, to which Schauffele replied: “See, you don’t even know because he’s so good. We can deal with it because the (equipment) reps are so good now.”

And that’s exactly what makes this development so remarkable. While McIlroy’s situation has been front-page news, Scheffler has gone about his business without anyone knowing.

McIlroy was seemingly so frustrated with the rule that he refused to speak to the media after any of his four rounds at Quail Hollow. That decision looks a lot worse now.

Xander Schauffele thinks driver test rules need changing

Schauffele expressed his opinion that it’s unfair to only inspect some players’ equipment and not others’.

“I think they should test everyone’s driver,” he added. “It’s not right to just test 50 guys. It just doesn’t make sense if you’re in it for the spirit (of the game).

“The whole point of it is to protect the integrity of the field. If you don’t test everyone across the board, I don’t think you’re protecting the whole field.”

It’s hard not to wholeheartedly agree with Schauffele’s argument. With how much preparation already goes into major championships, how hard would it be to go the extra mile in this regard?