PA-PLAYA But mark my words - if they start seeing it as a major advantage on tour - they'll waste little time changing the rule back to the way it was
I can see how Bryson will be even slower while he determines if the flag is bent past a certain angle covering part of the hole and mathematically determining if the ball will fit in the hole on that side etc etc etc etc.
I also see having his caddy put the flag back in for a 4 footer then take it out the two foot come backer while his playing partners tee off on the next hole.
The good news (I assume) is he will take the flag out in some European events as they usually use thicker poles due to the extreme winds which obviously makes the hole smaller.
I appreciate being "different" but he's turning into a snowflake.