At the recent Hero World Challenge tournament, golfer Wyndham Clark amazed spectators by demonstrating an impressive birdie thanks to a new rule. On the 9th hole, his ball landed in a water hazard. Clark decided to play the ball directly from the water, avoiding a penalty stroke. The new rule, introduced after changes in 2019, allowed him to take practice swings touching the water with his club, which was previously prohibited. This enabled Clark to assess the club's behavior and execute a successful shot, resulting in a birdie on the 9th hole. Despite this achievement, he finished the tournament in 8th position.
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