The long and short of the putter debate

Golfers around the world are waiting to hear if long putters are to be banned — or at least the way many currently use them is banned.

But one influential voice is urging professionals not to take radical action even if they do not like having to change.

European Tour chief executive George O’Grady said yesterday: “Speaking personally on behalf of the Tour, one of our great facets is that we are connected to the game that every amateur can play as well.