Golf administrators propose outlawing 'anchoring' of putters

Three of golf's last five major champions will not be able to continue putting as they do from 2016 under a proposed rule change announced today.

Golf administrators propose outlawing 'anchoring' of putters

Three of golf's last five Major champions will not be able to continue putting as they do from 2016 under a proposed rule change announced today.

What would be one of the biggest alterations in decades to the way golf is played was finally revealed by the ruling Royal and Ancient Club and United States Golf Association after months of deliberations.

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