What is the rule on long putters?

Golf’s governing bodies approved a new rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, going against two major golf organizations that argued long putters are not hurting the game.

Are long putters still allowed?

So long and belly putters are still legal – as long as you don’t anchor them.” The argument against anchored putters is based on the assumption that affixing the club to one’s body is an illegitimate way of gaining control of the putting stroke. The swinging motion consistent in all facets of golf is diminished.

What is the legal length of a golf putter?

Common Lengths for Putters Putters can be cut to custom lengths. The USGA has some restrictions when it comes to putters and length. A putter (like all golf clubs) must be at least 18 inches in length. Drivers, woods, hybrids, and irons must remain less than 48 inches to be considered legal.

Are long putters legal on the PGA Tour?

“I say to [golfers], ‘We’re not going to take away your long putter. ‘ All you need to do is this [hold the club away from your body], where you control the whole club with your hands. So long and belly putters are still legal—as long as you don’t anchor them.”

Which putters are illegal?

What Makes A Putter Illegal?

• A putter shaft must not be vertically integrated into the head of the club. The shaft must enter the clubhead at some kind of angle.
• The putter shaft must be straight from the sole of the head to 5 inches above the sole.

Does Bryson DeChambeau anchor his putter?

Fast forward to 2021, and there’s a new form of anchoring beginning to take hold: so-called “arm-anchoring,” or “arm-lock” putting. Two belly putter refugees — Simpson and Bradley — both use the technique, as does Matt Kuchar, Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris, among others.

Did PGA ban long putters?

Belly putters and long putters remain completely legal to use, so long as they are conforming to equipment rules. What Rule 10.1b addresses is the stroke, not the club being used to make the stroke. So if you putt with a belly putter or long putter, the anchoring ban does not require you to stop doing that.

Do I need a 34 or 35 inch putter?

In general, golfers with a height of 5’9″ – 5’11” should use a 34″ length putter, 5’8″ and below should use a 33″, and those above 6′ should use a 35″ putter. A golfer’s posture also contributes to putter length. Upright posture suggests a longer putter, while hunched over suggests a shorter one.

What putters are illegal in golf?

There are two types of long putter in golf, the belly putter and the broom handle putter. These clubs have been somewhat vilified in recent years and certain ways of using them have actually become rendered illegal under the rules of golf.

Why does Adam Scott get to use a long putter?

The winged shape of the putter helps to enhance forgiveness across the face, and the sole of the head comes with 20 weights to ensure the head is properly weighted for Scott’s longer build. “The whole concept is lie-angle balanced,” Scott explained.

Are adjustable length putters legal?

The feature allows for golfers to adjust length between 32 and 36 inches, helping golfers find the right length for their individual needs. The system is USGA legal, and according to Ping’s VP of Engineering Paul Wood, it helps solve a problem that plagues the majority of golfers.

Are two sided putters legal?

The USGA has pretty strict criteria when it comes to what qualifies as a legal putter. Technically speaking, a putter that has two striking faces is not allowed in golf. In other words, if a putter has two faces that can be used to make a putt, it is considered illegal.

Are long putters going to be banned?

Are Belly Putters and Long Putters Banned? No. Very important point: The ban on anchoring was (and is) not a change to equipment rules. Belly putters and long putters remain completely legal to use, so long as they are conforming to equipment rules.

Why did DeChambeau lay down his putter?

So when Viktor Hovland and Tommy Fleetwood didn’t, DeChambeau was steamed. He rolled in the attempt, then laid his putter down to show the duo that it was “inside the leather” — an informal measuring stick golfers use in casual matches to determine when a putt should be conceded.

What pros use a long putter?

Adam Scott, Keegan Bradley, Webb Simpson, Carl Pettersson and Tim Clark had all won on the PGA Tour with some form of an anchored putter, and their putting statistics took nose dives when the ban went into effect.

How long should my putter be if I am 5 11?

What length putter does Tiger Woods use?

Tiger Woods Putter Length Still, length is critical because he has had some injuries and surgeries during his illustrious career. In fact, because of Woods’ back problems, he shifted from a shaft of 35 ¼ inches to 35 ½ inches.

What putter does Bryson Dechambeau using?

SIK Pro C-Series Armlock putter
Bryson currently uses a SIK Pro C-Series Armlock putter. It’s a rare model to be seen on the PGA Tour and it allows Bryson to putt in his very particular way.

Are 3 ball putters legal?

As I mentioned above, no part of the putter can extend in front of the putter face more than . 84 inches. So, this club is considered illegal. While convenient, this putter that holds 3 balls is surprisingly illegal.

Does DeChambeau anchor his putter?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7AxLD40EnY