Bodies to do 'right thing' over putters

Golf’s governing bodies were too slow to act on legislating anchored putting strokes but are now determined to “do the right thing,” according to R&A chief executive Peter Dawson.

The R&A and USGA’s proposed ban would come into effect in 2016 and although the European Tour has voiced its support, the PGA Tour and PGA of America have opposed it, opening up the possibility of different rules applying in different events.