Powerplay not par for the course, says unhappy Player

GOLF legend Gary Player is convinced the modern day priority of power over accuracy is “ruining” the game, and has called on the sport’s governing bodies to impose drastic restrictions on the equipment used on the professional tour.

Player, one of only five professionals to have won the grand slam of all four major championships, believes that alterations to the balls and clubs available on the tour would emphasise the accuracy rather than the driving distance.

Although Player believes the equipment should be available for players who do not compete in the tour, the South African is concerned that the increasing number of massive tee-shots are not making the most of the world's finest courses and are damaging the development of the game. They've got to do it there must be a premium on driving," said Player .