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Åberg First to Use New PGA Club Replacement Rule

2/18/2026

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  • 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.