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Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by this afternoon. There’s been a lot of buzz over the past few days over the proposed new ruling from the USGA banning an anchored putting stroke. Personally, we feel this is a mistake by the USGA, and will just contribute to the decline of the game. But that’s neither here nor there. Truth be told the pros affected by this new proposed ruling have been pretty quiet online. Those pros affected include Luke Donald, Ernie Else, Webb Simpson, Rocco Mediate, Bernhard Langer and Carl Petterson to name a few. Some of the response online has been quite amusing, we’ve taken the liberty of capturing some of the feedback in this post. Enjoy!
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Some Comments From the Pros
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Anchored putter ban makes no difference to me. Didn’t care for ’em in the first place!!! -
Fully agree with the anchoring ban. Better image for the game of golf, skill and nerves are all part of the game. Level playing field in ’16 -
My plea to USGA: let putters be – work on how we can make game more fun, attract more players: see golf.com for details -
I agree with the “anchoring ban”. I’ve never used a belly putter, but it helps too much guys that are struggling badly with their putting. -
Certainly a controversial decision today to ban anchoring, but one I fully support – roll on 2016 -
The usga is gonna ban SHORT putters!!??? Wow didn’t see that coming. -
Yes quick call your lawyer immediately! RT @Keegan_Bradley Was there some sort of announcement today?
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The Side For The Belly Putter Ban
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The Side Against The Belly Putter Ban
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What’s stupider – banning cargo shorts on golf courses or #USGA #anchoring rule? Both foolishly shun players in the name of tradition. Sad. -
“Best interest of the game” should be about lower scores an more fun not about taking away opportunities. #pga #thegolfchannel #USGA -
If your going to make a new rule own it as what it is. 3 of last 5 major champs? Performance based? I think so #usga -
#USGA is killing golf with latest decision on long putters -
The Jokes Made At The USGA’s Expense
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If @natalie_gulbis anchored her putter on her chest then the #USGA and #R&A would have never banned it. -
An easy pictorial explanation for what is permitted and prohibited under proposed rule 14-1b. #USGA http://pic.twitter.com/6ilgd5DF -
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Can anyone tell me when the #USGA is going to outlaw peasants, I really think they go against the spirit of the game. -
#USGA is amending rule 14-1b. Now you are no longer able to anchor the pencil when marking your score. #strokeintegrity -
Golf honestly has THE most stupid rules sometimes. I don’t even understand why they’re taking away belly putting. #USGA -
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Other Tweets Worthy Of Note
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Photo CREDIT: DARREN CARROLL/SI Taken From http://www.golf.com/photos/pro-who-use-long-putters-belly-putters-anchored-putters/adam-scott-long-putters