Arguably, the biggest talking point was the change in height when taking a drop, from shoulder to knee height. It’s been ridiculed by some on Tour but it certainly gives us a better chance of dropping our ball onto a better lie.

Whilst the previous ruling must be adhered to on every occasion, this rule allows golfers to keep the pin in whilst putting if they wish but can still choose to have it attended or removed if they prefer. A good move all round.

In a bid to speed up the game, the time allowed to search for a lost ball has been reduced from five minutes to three. It’s hard to argue that this hasn’t met its objectives, although it might well have resulted in a few more lost balls!