Fate of long putter set for short debate, says R&A

First Keegan Bradley at the US PGA Championship last August, then Webb Simpson at the US Open last month, now a British Open one-two of Ernie Els and Adam Scott.

The link? They have all used long putters — although the list may not get much longer.

Peter Dawson, chief executive of the Royal & Ancient Club, confirmed at Royal Lytham yesterday that they and the United States Golf Association, the sport’s other ruling body, are discussing a ban.