Out of curiosity cabbageman, what model driver do you use?

R9. Never had it set to anything other than neutral btw.

Anchoring is cheating.

Cool, just wanted to guage how big a hypocrite you were

On what basis champ?

Sms there are a lot of vague questions in this thread. what is actually your special area of knowledge that we should be taking advantage of here ?(every other Ask X had some sort of speciality)
Blue cheese, trolling, mathematics and common sense.

Taken from another golf forum.

A self confessed TROLL.

Got the cranks on, swinger?

Lovely avatar btw. I prefer “The Gap” personally, but it is pretty hard to go wrong with a quality rack.

Out of curiosity cabbageman, what model driver do you use?

R9. Never had it set to anything other than neutral btw.

Anchoring is cheating.

Cool, just wanted to guage how big a hypocrite you were

On what basis champ?

Anchoring is cheating.

Exceptions had to be written in to the rules to allow both long putters and clubs with moveable weight technology. But, according to you, one of those exceptions is against the spirit of the game, whilst the other is in your golf bag.

Out of curiosity cabbageman, what model driver do you use?

R9. Never had it set to anything other than neutral btw.

Anchoring is cheating.

Cool, just wanted to guage how big a hypocrite you were

On what basis champ?

Anchoring is cheating.

Exceptions had to be written in to the rules to allow both long putters and clubs with moveable weight technology. But, according to you, one of those exceptions is against the spirit of the game, whilst the other is in your golf bag.

Fair point. However there is little difference, if any, between moveable weights and good old lead tape.

And also the fact remains that you are still making a proper swing at the ball. If the ball goes further there is still a trade off – you need to hit it straighter.

Using an anchored putter takes certain muscles out of play. Those who can’t control those muscles need to resort to longer putters to bypass them. I think that controlling nerves (and indeed those muscles) is a skill. This is also the reason why the old argument about if long putters are such an advantage everyone would use them is incorrect.

Out of curiosity cabbageman, what model driver do you use?

R9. Never had it set to anything other than neutral btw.

Anchoring is cheating.

Cool, just wanted to guage how big a hypocrite you were

On what basis champ?

Anchoring is cheating.

Exceptions had to be written in to the rules to allow both long putters and clubs with moveable weight technology. But, according to you, one of those exceptions is against the spirit of the game, whilst the other is in your golf bag.

Fair point. However there is little difference, if any, between moveable weights and good old lead tape.

And also the fact remains that you are still making a proper swing at the ball. If the ball goes further there is still a trade off – you need to hit it straighter.

Using an anchored putter takes certain muscles out of play. Those who can’t control those muscles need to resort to longer putters to bypass them. I think that controlling nerves (and indeed those muscles) is a skill. This is also the reason why the old argument about if long putters are such an advantage everyone would use them is incorrect.

Anchoring is cheating.

Out of curiosity cabbageman, what model driver do you use?

R9. Never had it set to anything other than neutral btw.

Anchoring is cheating.

Cool, just wanted to guage how big a hypocrite you were

On what basis champ?

Anchoring is cheating.

Exceptions had to be written in to the rules to allow both long putters and clubs with moveable weight technology. But, according to you, one of those exceptions is against the spirit of the game, whilst the other is in your golf bag.

Fair point. However there is little difference, if any, between moveable weights and good old lead tape.

And also the fact remains that you are still making a proper swing at the ball. If the ball goes further there is still a trade off – you need to hit it straighter.

Using an anchored putter takes certain muscles out of play. Those who can’t control those muscles need to resort to longer putters to bypass them. I think that controlling nerves (and indeed those muscles) is a skill. This is also the reason why the old argument about if long putters are such an advantage everyone would use them is incorrect.

Anchoring is cheating.

cabbage, I use a long putter because I wear spectacles which produce parallax errors when looking out the side – the hole is not where it appears to be. By using a long putter, I can visually draw lines back to the ball from the hole and use that for aiming my shot.

It has nothing to do with the yips.

Hey Shaun , or whatever you want to call yourself . [ you must loose count of all your aliases ] .

I believe that you also have a thing about golfers getting double bunger’s on holes rated above 18.

So you firmly believe that anybody who uses a long putter as well plays with a handicap above 18 don’t belong on a golf course playing in a comp event .

You have been quoted on other golf forums as that is your stance.

Hey Shaun , or whatever you want to call yourself . [ you must loose count of all your aliases ] .

I believe that you also have a thing about golfers getting double bunger’s on holes rated above 18.

So you firmly believe that anybody who uses a long putter as well plays with a handicap above 18 don’t belong on a golf course playing in a comp event .

.

You have been quoted on other golf forums as that is your stance.

Give me a man with big hands big feet and no brains and I will make a golfer out of him .

Quote, Walter Hagen.

Yep. Maximum handicap should be 18. If that isn’t enough then you have no place on a golf course.

With the new rule coming in to ban anchoring to help improve our game has made me contemplate wether it’s a good or bad thing. Yes we look at the pros and argue they should be good enough not to need it but are we looking at our sport as a whole.
The majority of players I’ve met at club are elderly and usually enjoying the sport as part of their retirement years. Don’t these people deserve to have some assistance to do so? Weren’t hybrids and game improvement irons etc introduced so everyone could enjoy the game?
I recall a member telling me motorised carts weren’t allowed until you were of a certain age or had a medical reason. I bet no one wants that rule reinstated. Lol.

Just a flip side as to if its ‘good for the game’

I also don’t use a anchored putter and the rule doesn’t affect me.

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The short and honest answer from my perspective is no; they do not deserve any assistance in making the game easier for reasons that Cabbageman has outlined in his own inimitable style : )

Harsh as it may seem the game did not need to be adjusted to allow an easier path to improvement for those that lack either the physical or mental capacity to play using standard equipment and techniques.

This rule change will hopefully be effective in changing the way people putt. Bring back persimmon : )

Hey Shaun , or whatever you want to call yourself . [ you must loose count of all your aliases ] .

I believe that you also have a thing about golfers getting double bunger’s on holes rated above 18.

So you firmly believe that anybody who uses a long putter as well plays with a handicap above 18 don’t belong on a golf course playing in a comp event .

.

You have been quoted on other golf forums as that is your stance.

Give me a man with big hands big feet and no brains and I will make a golfer out of him .

Quote, Walter Hagen.

Yep. Maximum handicap should be 18. If that isn’t enough then you have no place on a golf course.

Anchoring is cheating.

I for one think you maybe onto something…......

Swinger came out swinging, but came off impotent. I also agree with everything the cabbage said.

Well that’s fine , you can join the minority point of view in this forum.

Hey Shaun , or whatever you want to call yourself . [ you must loose count of all your aliases ] .

I believe that you also have a thing about golfers getting double bunger’s on holes rated above 18.

So you firmly believe that anybody who uses a long putter as well plays with a handicap above 18 don’t belong on a golf course playing in a comp event .

.

You have been quoted on other golf forums as that is your stance.

Give me a man with big hands big feet and no brains and I will make a golfer out of him .

Quote, Walter Hagen.

Yep. Maximum handicap should be 18. If that isn’t enough then you have no place on a golf course.

Anchoring is cheating.

I for one think you maybe onto something……...

http://www.golflink.com.au/...

Just noticed Mick , you play off 33 , and you agree with Garbageman that anybody who gets double bunger’s don’t belong on a golf course . Well mate , you better take up lawn bowls.

Swinger came out swinging, but came off impotent. I also agree with everything the cabbage said.

You could almost be a Cabbageman … hmmm?

Swinger came out swinging, but came off impotent. I also agree with everything the cabbage said.

You could almost be a Cabbageman … hmmm?

Interesting theory.

Well that’s fine , you can join the minority point of view in this forum.

Give me a man with big hands big feet and no brains and I will make a golfer out of him .

Quote, Walter Hagen.

Happy to be the minority if that’s what I believe. But am I the minority? Where are the stats that support your assertion?

I don’t think Swinger has any facts, just his own opinion which he is fairly entitled to.

So are others, but swinger doesn’t seem to accept that some opinions differ from his!

Yes I accept different opinions . But , and a big but . As some posters have said. How in the hell are you going to police this new ruling at club level.
Ok , I am wearing a loose shirt , I hold my hand on the butt of the long putter 1/2 an inch away from my chest and not anchoring the putter to my chest , it is not touching my body , are you going to call me for anchoring the putter.

Wake up mate.

i love the way sean calls people champ
this from fatty arbuckle
ha

Yes I accept different opinions . But , and a big but . As some posters have said. How in the hell are you going to police this new ruling at club level.
Ok , I am wearing a loose shirt , I hold my hand on the butt of the long putter 1/2 an inch away from my chest and not anchoring the putter to my chest , it is not touching my body , are you going to call me for anchoring the putter.

Wake up mate.

Give me a man with big hands big feet and no brains and I will make a golfer out of him .

Quote, Walter Hagen.

Just call them. If you believe that they are anchoring then you are obliged to call it.

I think this thread has gone completely off topic.
The subject was meant to be discussed on our thoughts of how the banning of ‘anchoring’ could diminish players.
At junior level we shorten the holes etc and make allowances. At club we are trying to stop assistance.
Is the game only for eliteists? Maybe it would be better to have a seperate comp where anchoring is allowed?

I think this thread has gone completely off topic.
The subject was meant to be discussed on our thoughts of how the banning of ‘anchoring’ could diminish players.
At junior level we shorten the holes etc and make allowances. At club we are trying to stop assistance.
Is the game only for eliteists? Maybe it would be better to have a seperate comp where anchoring is allowed?

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Agreed golf is for everyone not just a low handicappers. Everyone should enjoy the game and have a chance at winning the comp

I think this thread has gone completely off topic.
The subject was meant to be discussed on our thoughts of how the banning of ‘anchoring’ could diminish players.
At junior level we shorten the holes etc and make allowances. At club we are trying to stop assistance.
Is the game only for eliteists? Maybe it would be better to have a seperate comp where anchoring is allowed?

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yourself that you are golfing while Jarrod Lyle can’t’
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The “unofficial” millionth POST poster

True, we shorten holes for woman, juniors (social players) and adjust and maintain handicaps for them commensurate with their relative ability.

Similarly for people who struggle with putting. Ban anchoring and a few may gain some handicap.

I see nothing elitist about asking players to grapple with the different parts of the game in a similar manner. I would argue that having all players use the same methods is very inclusive and egalitarian.

Yes I accept different opinions . But , and a big but . As some posters have said. How in the hell are you going to police this new ruling at club level.
Ok , I am wearing a loose shirt , I hold my hand on the butt of the long putter 1/2 an inch away from my chest and not anchoring the putter to my chest , it is not touching my body , are you going to call me for anchoring the putter.

Wake up mate.

Give me a man with big hands big feet and no brains and I will make a golfer out of him .

Quote, Walter Hagen.

Golf is virtually self regulated at club level, so the onus is on you to do the right thing. It’s not that hard.