about 12 hours ago

Justin Thomas Pushes Back—Politely—on Nick Faldo’s “Easier Modern Golf” Take

Faldo argued on the Sliced Podcast that today’s low scores deserve an asterisk, citing Jose María Olazábal’s 61 at Firestone when pros hit 2- and 3-irons into tiny greens, versus modern gap-wedges after 350-yard drives. After seeing the clip, Thomas agreed distance has softened courses but noted today’s greens are “much faster and firmer.” His takeaway: stop comparing eras—“Appreciate greatness regardless of when and applaud it.”