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Story summary
- Ludvig Åberg and caddie Joe Skovron became the first to use a PGA Tour rule allowing on-site replacement of damaged clubs.
- The incident occurred during the third round at Pebble Beach when Åberg cracked his driver after an out-of-bounds shot.
- Model Local Rule G-9, effective in 2026, permits players to carry a spare driver head in their bag.
- PGA Tour official Steve Rintoul praised the change as a significant improvement.
