Past vs. Present 👀 Rory McIlroy tried out a persimmon driver during his practice round Genesis Scottish Open.

@McIlroyRory @ScottishOpen Tough look for the “it’s not the equipment, the athletes are just better” crowd.

@McIlroyRory @ScottishOpen the past is better...wanna solve the distance issue, bring back some excitement and real shotmaking, ban metal woods. There is precedent...Major League Baseball doesn't allow metal bats in the pro game.

@McIlroyRory @ScottishOpen They should play a tournament after the Tour Championship with persimmons woods, balata golf balls, and the 70s or 80s equipment.

@McIlroyRory @ScottishOpen It’s not the equipment….

@McIlroyRory @ScottishOpen If Rory's persimmon drive is 265y carry, the Tour average might be 250y? Rory is still 'long'. Relativity maintained. Which means all the irresponsible arms race has achieved is:- More space needed. Longer rounds. Nets & fences. Higher cost. Clubs replaced needlessly. Genius!

@McIlroyRory @ScottishOpen I’m glad @McIlroyRory liked my @JoePowellGolf driver. Thanks buddy. ⛳️

@McIlroyRory @ScottishOpen Maybe the focus should be on rolling back the equipment, (not just the ball) like @BillyHo_Golf suggested in a great @NoLayingUp interview.

@McIlroyRory @ScottishOpen Can this guy ever just play a golf tournament without doing something for attention

@McIlroyRory @ScottishOpen That sound ...

@McIlroyRory @ScottishOpen For those of you that had troubles comparing the quicly shown numbers of the two drives: (1st shot top, 2nd shot bottom)