PGA against belly putter ban

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.

The rule-making Royal and Ancient Club (R&A) and United States Golf Association (USGA) are currently in a period of consultation, but the PGA Tour’s announcement will probably give them cause for thought, especially as the PGA of America are also against the move.

Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said: “Our player advisory council looked at it twice.