PGA VIEW - Proposed Ban on Belly Putters

 

The PGA Tour has announced its opposition to the proposed ban on anchored putting strokes.

Commissioner of the PGA Tour Tim Finchem made the announcement during an interview at the Dove Mountain course in Arizona, which has been playing host to the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship this week.
He stated that there has not been enough evidence to show a competitive advantage is gained by using a long putter or belly putter, which is anchored against the body.
The U.S. Golf Association and Royal & Ancient Golf Club announced the proposed rule change on 28 November and offered a 90-day comment period, and Finchem says the tour is merely offering its view.
The next development will be whether the USGA and R&A decide to adopt the new rule.