Wentworth is using split tees for the first time.
The 144-player field now begins from the first and ninth holes.
Shorter September daylight made the historic change practical.
Published September 17, 2026 at 6:47 a.m. CT

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The 144-player field now begins from the first and ninth holes.
Shorter September daylight made the historic change practical.
Published September 17, 2026 at 6:47 a.m. CT
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