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USGA, R&A move forward with ban on anchored putting
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August 15, 2013
Anchors away: Belly boys work with short sticks
There’s still time for golfers to drop their anchored putting strokes, but Carl Pettersson and Webb Simpson, at least, are in no hurry to make the switch.
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July 3, 2013
Governing body nixes compromise on anchoring
The ban on the anchored putting stroke will go into effect in 2016 -- for pros and everyday golfers alike.
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July 3, 2013
‘Anchoring 9’ unhappy with rule but won’t sue
Nine golfers who retained counsel in case they decided to contest the USGA’s anchoring ban have decided not to pursue any further legal action.
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July 1, 2013
Tour does an about-face on anchoring ban
The PGA Tour reverses itself and says it will comply with the USGA’s ban on anchored putting but calls for a bifurcation of the rules in allowing amateurs more time to adopt the new rule.
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May 24, 2013
Masters winner is ready to sue USGA/R&A
Adam Scott reveals he is one of nine PGA Tour players willing to go to court over the recently announced ban on anchored putting.
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May 24, 2013
Anchoring case could drag on for years
The attorney for anchorers Tim Clark and Carl Pettersson says his clients must hope for the best while he prepares for the worst.
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May 22, 2013
Anchorer considers legal action vs. USGA/R&A
The decision by golf’s governing bodies to gan anchoring didn’t surprise Tim Clark, who says he may sue the USGA and R&A for messing with his livelihood. Others using the still legal putting stroke, like Ernie Els, won't switch sticks just yet.
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May 21, 2013
Twitter reacts to anchored stroke ban
Twitter exploded among golf fans on Tuesday morning immediately following the anchored putting ban announcement by the USGA and R&A.
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May 21, 2013
Golf’s skippers drop anchor on anchoring
Golf’s governing bodies surprised no one when they announced Tuesday that they would enact a ban on the anchored putting stroke starting in 2016.
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May 20, 2013
Tiger repeats call for an anchoring ban
Tiger Woods makes no secret of his antipathy for anchoring and hopes the PGA Tour will adopt a ban on the putting stroke as soon as golf’s governing bodies say they’ll outlaw it.
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May 2, 2013
Paddy’s belly putter debut is a bust
Padraig Harrington is not the first PGA Tour golfer to sound vociferous opposition to anchoring before doing a 180 and adding a long wand to his bag. After shooting an 80 at Quail Hollow, however, Paddy may pull that putter out of the rotation.
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April 30, 2013
R&A’s male-only policy not ok with PGA head
PGA of America president Ted Bishop won’t be bullied by R&A chief executive Peter Dawson
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April 15, 2013
Adam Scott, and the anchored putting debate
Will Adam Scott will be the last anchored putter to win a major?
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March 27, 2013
The Big Easy will belly up at Augusta
Ernie Els wields a short stick in Asia but will revert to a big bat at Augusta. Meanwhile, chest-putter Adam Scott laments the approaching anchoring ban as a decision based on "a whim"
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March 6, 2013
Els says he’s to blame for anchoring ban
Ernie Els believes his and the putting strokes of fellow major champions Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson sparked the anchoring ban proposed last year. Meanwhile, Els may switch back to a conventional putter during this week’s WG-Cadillac Championship
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March 1, 2013
PGA Tour stands alone in opposing anchoring ban
With the European and Ladies European Tours backing the proposed ban on anchored putting, the USGA must deal with a recalcitrant PGA Tour
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February 27, 2013
"It shouldn’t be anchored," says Tiger
Tiger Woods is not a fan of the PGA Tour’s position on Keegan Bradley’s putting stroke
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February 26, 2013
World No.1 calls for unity on anchored putting
Keegan Bradley is "sick" of being called a cheater and Rory McIlroy believes the growing schism between the USGA/R&A and the PGA on the whole anchored-putting ban issue has created "a bit of a mess."
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February 25, 2013
Monty: "Should’ve been banned 20 years ago"
Colin Montgomerie weighs in -- as only Monty can -- on the PGA Tour’s newly unveiled opposition to the proposed anchored-putting ban, warning of the dangers golf faces if it goes forward with two separate regulations.
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February 25, 2013
Two rules on putting stroke could create chaos
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem urges the USGA to ditch its proposed anchored-putting ban.
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February 24, 2013
Ban not "in the best interests" of PGA Tour
PGA Tour’s dislike for the proposed ban on anchored putting -- while the WGC-Match Play Championship airs on another channel.
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February 23, 2013
Finchem set to trigger PR attack on proposed ban
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem will tell viewers during Sunday’s finale of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship that his players vote no on the USGA’s proposed ban on anchored putting
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February 20, 2013
Ban could become a local rule, says Tiger
Tiger Woods has been a staunch opponent of the way Keegan Bradley and others navigate their long putters. Now he says he’s cool with whatever the rules overlords mandate.
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February 17, 2013
Finchem may urge USGA to withdraw anchoring ban
Brad Faxon believes PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem will seek to convince policy board members to urge the USGA to withdraw its proposal to ban anchored putting. The tour’s response to the scheme could come as early as Monday.