Phil Mickelson criticises club length restriction: ‘Stupid is as stupid does’

Phil Mickelson has criticised the decision to restrict club length in an attempt to rein in driving distances (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Phil Mickelson has hit out at the ‘amateurs’ governing the game and called a new 46-inch restriction on club length ‘stupid’.

In an attempt to curb ever-expanding driving distances the R&A and USGA have brought in a measure to allow a local rule to be implemented at all professional and elite amateur events from January 1 next year which stipulates the maximum dimensions of a club (excluding the putter).