Woods said today. But a rules official told him he needed an eagle on the last hole because two others were at 9 under and there were only two spots. BAD HAIR DAY Sergio Garcia arrived at the Bay Hill Invitational with a shaved head, but not by choice. While home in Spain, he wanted his regular barber to give him the same style. Nearly three years ago, the U.S. Golf Association announced a new test to measure the spring-like effect in drivers.
Golf balls are next.
The USGA plans to adopt an indoor test to determine whether balls conform to its standards. None of the balls on the approved list will be deemed non-conforming as a result of the new test. The test will replace one first introduced in 1976, which USGA senior technical director Dick Rugge said reflects the technology and performance characteristics of top players from the mid-1970s. Former supermodel Kathy Ireland is again an LPGA title sponsor. In six of the last seven European Tour events, more players have used Callaway's ERC II driver than any other model.