Golf’s longest hitters keep smashing records. Data from the PGA Tour shows that Kevin Yu hit a 452-yard drive at the 2025 Bank of Utah Championship. Right below him is Kurt Kitayama, who hit a 450-yard drive at the same event. These hits entertain fans and spark great conversation among both professionals and golf enthusiasts, yet not everyone is celebrating.

While many cheer on these massive hits, it’s becoming an issue for golf courses. Some of the game’s most treasured courses are running out of room to defend themselves because of the growing distance issue. When a golf course as iconic as St. Andrews needs extra yards to stay relevant, it’s clear something in the modern game has shifted.

Amid all the debate over how to address the issues, retired tour pro Mark Allen has an interes

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