MALELANE, SOUTH AFRICA—Golfers were allowed to wear shorts during a European Tour event for the first time on Thursday because of sweltering temperatures. The decision to relax rules at the 2020 season-opening Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa was made after discussions between players, European Tour CEO Keith Pelley, and tournament host Johann Rupert. In these temperatures it can be pretty uncomfortable out there in trousers.”In 2016, the European Tour allowed players to wear shorts for practice rounds and pro-ams but not tournament play. When the U.S. PGA Tour announced in February it was allowing shorts for practice and pro-ams, it said it noted the opinions of leading players. Asked for his view on allowing shorts, Tiger Woods said: “I would love it.

Source: thestar November 28, 2019 09:22 UTC