PGA winners failed driver sparks outrage
GOLF: Scottie Scheffler on driver testing, his driver failed testing and had to use a backup during PGA Championship at Quails Hollow. Scheffler argues that "if we're going to test the drivers we need to be more robust in the way we test them."
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