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Still cant see the problem if the option is open to every one. Ban drivers designed to hit more than 250 mts as not everyone can hit it straight over that distance. Ban golf balls that eliminate side spin , make everyone learn how to hit straight. BanBanBan.

Still can’t see the problem if the option is open to every one.

It’s changing the look of the game too much IMO, just like if beta-blockers (which are available to everyone) were allowed.

I’m glad to see the change.

Still can’t see the problem if the option is open to every one.

It’s changing the look of the game too much IMO, just like if beta-blockers (which are available to everyone) were allowed.

I’m glad to see the change.

 

But isn’t banning it in fact the bit that will “change the look of the game”?

In other words – how long has it been since there was NO long or belly putters at all.

I am biased and a traditionalist and I applaud the proposed move. Ban them.

IMO they are training wheels for poor putters and I see it as cheating.

If you need to use something that long and be attached to it to perform a skill that is the foundation of our game then you might be better off going marlin fishing.

Nothing provokes debate more than the long putter.

Whatever their decision people will be going nuts over it. If they don’t ban them people will be outraged, if they do ban them then I would expect a class action launched by professionals that use long putters.

But isn’t banning it in fact the bit that will “change the look of the game”?

Maybe ‘restore’ the look of the game was more appropriate. Unfortunately the ruling bodies get their butts sued every time a change affects someone’s revenue, so they hold off until it gets ridiculous.

Back in the days of Moody or later Langer and Senior, there just weren’t too many around to change the overall look of golf like it is now. Pivoting a club is just not golf, just as scooping a ball, hitting it billiard style or croquet style isn’t.

I’m a traditionalist, too.
The design of clubs has always been limited, but how the player uses them is entirely up to him, provided he hits the ball with the head of the club.

What’s next? Limiting the backswing so that courses need not be lengthened?

I’m a traditionalist, too.
The design of clubs has always been limited, but how the player uses them is entirely up to him, provided he hits the ball with the head of the club.

What’s next? Limiting the backswing so that courses need not be lengthened?

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Croquet putting they hit the ball with the head of the club!

Nothing provokes debate more than the long putter.

Whatever their decision people will be going nuts over it. If they don’t ban them people will be outraged, if they do ban them then I would expect a class action launched by professionals that use long putters.

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You’ve been peddling that line for a while now. Keegan bradley and webb simpson are now on the record that they won’t contest (probably because they won’t win).... Plenty of sports change rules all the time – F1 change every year, no lawsuits there… And there won’t be any here…

While I think anchoring is an advantage, and I hate the look of them, I do feel a bit for those who’ve been using them for a while now…

I’m a traditionalist, too.
The design of clubs has always been limited, but how the player uses them is entirely up to him, provided he hits the ball with the head of the club.

What’s next? Limiting the backswing so that courses need not be lengthened?

OldBogey

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Croquet putting they hit the ball with the head of the club!

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I thought of that as I wrote. Knew somebody would bring it up.

R/A and USGA have press conference Wed 28th US time to make an announcement- most likely on outcome of this topic! Well know by morning what the deal is!

The matter is settled and explained on live TV.
Anchoring will be prohibited from 1.1.2016, and all the details and wording of the new Rule can be found on the front page on randa.org including and it includes an explanatory FAQ sheet.

http://www.usga.org/rules/Proposed-Changes-to-Rule-14-1/

I think they’ve taken a sensible approach in not making different rules for pros and amateurs.
But I wonder how many long time users of the long putter will be retiring on 31/12/15. Peter Senior perhaps?

While I think anchoring is an advantage, and I hate the look of them, I do feel a bit for those who’ve been using them for a while now…

I don’t feel for them—I see it as just part of the risk of having a high paying job.

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One problem with the proposed rule is that without passing a piece of paper between his hands and chest there is no way to know. Put on some bulky clothes and try to make the call.

Long putters have not been banned. Those modifying their technique are going to constantly be justifying it.

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One problem with the proposed rule is that without passing a piece of paper between his hands and chest there is no way to know. Put on some bulky clothes and try to make the call.

Long putters have not been banned. Those modifying their technique are going to constantly be justifying it.

Good post mate , long putters are going to still be around for a long time to come.
Get used to them for those of you who don’t like the look of them.

I would like to see the proposed rules change to take into consideration the difference between handicap club golfers and the elite levels of professional and top line amateur golf.
Jon…

Where (ie at what handicap) would you draw the line?
Which of the major handicap systems would be the benchmark?

Exactly. It’s an extremely hard line to define. I certainly can’t think of any feasible way.

Have used a long putter for over 20 years now – would rather use a short one if I could.
The yips made it almost impossible for me to enjoy the game.
I am sure there are many more out there like me.
I suppose I will have to use the claw grip or something similar – in my opinion every bit as ugly as a long putter.

• Make it a condition of competition at elite events that anchoring is not allowed.
• Go ahead with the rule banning it but allow a local rule to disregard that rule.

I don’t like the second option because local rules which countermand a rule are not allowed. This would have to be an exception.

First option is best.

Have used a long putter for over 20 years now – would rather use a short one if I could.
The yips made it almost impossible for me to enjoy the game.
I am sure there are many more out there like me.
I suppose I will have to use the claw grip or something similar – in my opinion every bit as ugly as a long putter.

“those things never happen to short putts!”

I caught the yips a few of months ago. Switching from right to left for shortish putts seems to have worked.