USGA bans anchored putting effective 2016. Tuesday, May 21, the USGA announced that anchored putting will no longer be allowed effective January 1, 2016. The R&A also concurred. In the face of opposition from the PGA Tour and the PGA of America, the USGA went forward with adopting the new rule. After the announcement both the PGA Tour and PGA …
What Putter To Choose With New Putter Rules?
What Putter To Choose With New Putter Rules? The USGA recently announced a proposed rule change that would prohibit anchoring the club in making a stroke, effective January 1, 2016. This would allow for a transitional period, where-in anchored belly and long putters would remain as conforming clubs till then. The proposed new Rule would not alter current equipment rules …