European Ryder Cup legend blasts (!) professional golf's biggest stars

European Ryder Cup legend Tony Jacklin says professional golfers should be using persimmons. 

Jacklin is not shy of offering his opinions and his latest expletive-laden rant was about the distance problem in golf. 

Earlier in the year the governing bodies that oversee golf's rules, the USGA and R&A, outlined plans to limit how far the golf ball can travel. 

It was proposed that the MLR would come into action from 2026. But, for the most part, the plans haven't been met with optimism. 

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced the North American circuit wouldn't support the proposals. 

Though it could be argued that was more about appeasing angry golfers amid the PGA Tour-PIF deal. 

Of course, several OEMs aren't keen. Players like Justin Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau were also not supportive.  

Rory McIlroy was perhaps the highest-profile player to support the idea of a golf ball rollback. 

Jacklin told bunkered: "There's no question in my mind that the ball goes miles too far."

He added:

Jacklin pointed to a conversation he had with golf greats such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player. 

He continued:

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So what is the solution, Mr Jacklin?

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