Today the PGA Tour released a statement in an attempt to quell the player uprising regarding the use of Ping Eye 2 irons:

In light of the public comments that have been made regarding the use of pre-1990 Ping Eye 2 irons in competitions sanctioned by the PGA TOUR, it is important for our players, fans and the media to understand the following:

• Under the Rules of Golf and the 2010 Condition of Competition for Groove Specifications promulgated by the USGA, pre-1990 Ping Eye 2 irons are permitted for play and any player who uses them in PGA TOUR sanctioned events taking place in jurisdictions of the USGA is not in violation of the Rules of Golf; and

• Because the use of pre-1990 Ping Eye 2 irons is permitted for play, public comments or criticisms characterizing their use as a violation of the Rules of Golf as promulgated by the USGA are inappropriate at best.

Commissioner Finchem will address this issue in greater detail on Tuesday, Feb. 2 during a regularly scheduled player meeting and with the media during the 2010 Northern Trust Open

Scott McCarren added fuel to the fire yesterday when he basically accused Phil Mickelson of cheating.  Critics shot back that McCarren is a hypocrite since he games a belly putter and many consider that to be a much worse offense.  I agree – McCarren should shut his pie hole.  Belly putters are an abomination.  Plus, the last thing the PGA needed was another controversy involving one of their superstar players.  Nobody on tour benefits from that and McCarren should know better.