G-Mac: Who’s in charge?

Graeme McDowell believes the battle to ban anchored putters will decide who really rules the game of golf.

While the Antrim man is against anchoring the putter to the body and feels sorry for pal Keegan Bradley, who has been called a cheat by fans for using the method, he reckons the stand-off between the PGA Tour and golf’s governing bodies will decide who wears the trousers when it comes to running the game.

Speaking ahead of the Honda Classic, McDowell said: “I do feel for Keegan. It’s been a long, drawn out affair and it’s horrible.