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Scottie Scheffler Shines Amid Rangefinder Controversy at RBC Heritage

4/19/2025

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Scottie Scheffler dazzled with a stunning first-round 64 at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina, marking the PGA Tour's debut of rangefinders. While this new rule seeks to speed up play, skepticism lingers among players about its impact. Meanwhile, the Korn Ferry Tour has begun penalizing slow play, a measure that could soon reach the PGA Tour.

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Scottie Scheffler dazzled with a stunning first-round 64 at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina, marking the PGA Tour's debut of rangefinders. While this new rule seeks to speed up play, skepticism lingers among players about its impact. Meanwhile, the Korn Ferry Tour has begun penalizing slow play, a measure that could soon reach the PGA Tour.