From the article: Anchoring Ban: Rule 14-1b and Grips/Strokes It Permits and Prohibits
Are you a golfer who anchors a belly putter or long putter when putting? Then you are directly affected by the proposed Rule 14-1b (Ban on Anchoring) announced by the USGA and R&A on Nov. 28, 2012.
If you anchor, how will you adjust to the ban between now and when it goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2016? Will you immediately stop anchoring and switch to a different putter? Will you keep using a belly or long putter but without anchoring? Will you continue putting as you currently do, including anchoring, right up until the ban goes into effect? Will you ignore the new rule completely? Will you quit golf in protest? (Keep in mind that the rule change doesn't prohibit using belly and long putters, just anchoring them.)
If you are a golfer who anchors, tell us how you plan to adjust to the ban on anchoring. Share Your Thoughts
If you anchor, how will you adjust to the ban between now and when it goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2016? Will you immediately stop anchoring and switch to a different putter? Will you keep using a belly or long putter but without anchoring? Will you continue putting as you currently do, including anchoring, right up until the ban goes into effect? Will you ignore the new rule completely? Will you quit golf in protest? (Keep in mind that the rule change doesn't prohibit using belly and long putters, just anchoring them.)
If you are a golfer who anchors, tell us how you plan to adjust to the ban on anchoring. Share Your Thoughts
Rule 14-1b
- The long putter haters final have an excuse they think is marketable. I use a belly putter but don't anchor however, close proximity to my belly will no doubt be enough reason for the haters to declare I'm anchoring. I will ignore them and the USGA. Sounds like our club Pro will ignore for club tournaments also. This rule will only polarize golfers and golf organization.
- —Rob44444
dkopesh785@yahoo.com
- Well, I'm definitely not giving up the game, so that means I'll have to adjust. I plan to take my time in figuring out the best way to go, though. I figure by 2016 there'll be all kinds of new putters on the market, specifically designed for guys who used to anchor. I'm eager to see what the design geniuses come up with.
- —Guest dave
Don't Panic!
- I've used the broomhandle for 20+ years. This summer, in anticipation of this attack, I moved my left arm away from my body and immediately putted slightly better. Belly puttters have a problem but I think most of us broomhandlers should be fine.
- —bcbcbc
