During an interview with Jason Sobel and Michael Collins on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, Rai told the story and philosophy behind his iron covers, and it dates back to his childhood.
While there’s been some concern that having the two men play together for rounds one and two at Torrey Pines would devolve into a fracas, allegedly the USGA actually considered the possibility. At least, according to Brad Faxon.