Trevino: equipment roll back would 'damage the game'

Hall of Famer Lee Trevino has come out against a proposed equipment roll back, stating it would “damage the game”.

The six-time major champion is not sitting on the fence when it comes to the debate. 

“It would take years to dial it back,” the 78-year-old said. “Manufacturers are set up, the lobbying and the lawsuits, it wouldn't be worth it. It would damage the game more than anything.”

While the Texan is not for the equipment roll back, there are other aspects he’d like to see changed. Starting with putters.

“I'm totally against the long putter,” he said. “Always have been. I talked to the USGA, I talked to the PGA, I talked to everybody until I was blue in the face, and said, you took the driver and took it to where it was only 48 inches long. They made a rule. The size of the head of the driver can only be 460cc. Okay. 

“Now, they have the rule where the club has to be at least 18 inches long, that's a rule. Why can't they make the putter the shortest club in your bag? Then if you want to anchor it, stick it in your pocket, or whatever you want to do with it, you do it. You understand? If you can anchor with a 35-inch putter, anchor with it.

“They could make it so easy. Why do they make it so difficult? Just make it the shortest club in your bag.”