Powerscourt Golf Club manager Bernard Gibbons is growing accustomed to dress suits, victory speeches and gala events.

Never let it be said that the Golf Column isn’t ahead of the game but if proof were needed, we’re not too modest to toot our horn.

The PGA Tour has come out against the proposed ban of anchored putters from 2016 — but is not saying yet what it will do if the ban comes into force.