And that makes all the difference. New Albany pro David Hunter claims that he drives up to 20 yards farther with the ERC II, Darling said. For the 15-handicapper looking to become a 10, that statistic could prove too enticing to pass up. Groves has ordered several of the clubs because he understands human nature, or at least golfer nature. Illegal also turns out to be pricey.
Groves can see both sides of the issue.
Then again, Groves also understands the USGA's side. I think their big hangup is with competitive golf,'' he said. I hit an ERC II last summer in Europe, and I couldn't hit it anywhere,'' said Todd Hecht, head pro at The Lakes.