Rahm not a fan of proposed rule change that would reduce distance

The proposal made last week would give competition organisers the option to require players to use only balls that meet maximum-distance criteria.

'WHY CHANGE WHAT'S WORKING?': Jon Rahm, of Spain, hits out of bunker in the 11th green during the first round of the Players Championship. Pic: AP Photo/Eric Gay

A rule proposal by golf's governing bodies that would limit the distance balls can travel in professional tournaments would only serve to hurt the players who hit it shorter off the tee, world number two Jon Rahm said on Tuesday.

The proposal made last week by the Royal and Ancient and United States Golf Association would give competition organisers the option to require players to use only balls that meet maximum-distance criteria.