Professional Golf 2024

[Arthur Wedge]

That's because you've got used to it now though. Imagine they'd never been used before and someone invented it today. You'd look at it and think "what the hell is that?". I don't just think it's right and don't understand why it was allowed in the first place; for me the art of putting is in stroking it like you would with any other club (just shorter, obviously). But I'm probably not explaining myself very well.

What about side saddle putting ? Players have been using long handle putters for decades - prob even longer

I know someone who uses the broom handle , he needed it to help his back

It’s the same with arm lock - that is a form of anchoring that they are allowing

 

[Orikoru]

What about side saddle putting ? Players have been using long handle putters for decades - prob even longer

I know someone who uses the broom handle , he needed it to help his back

It’s the same with arm lock - that is a form of anchoring that they are allowing

Well that's what I mean - it should have been nipped in the bud! Banning 'anchoring' is just a half-arsed job that has caused confusion and debate.

I'm not seeing the bad back excuse as golf in general can't be great for that, whatever putter you happen to use.

Anyway, I don't feel strongly enough to carry on this debate, you hardly ever see them in amateur golf clubs anyway. Just think they look silly and I'm surprised they're allowed is all.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Well that's what I mean - it should have been nipped in the bud! Banning 'anchoring' is just a half-arsed job that has caused confusion and debate.

I'm not seeing the bad back excuse as golf in general can't be great for that, whatever putter you happen to use.

Anyway, I don't feel strongly enough to carry on this debate, you hardly ever see them in amateur golf clubs anyway. Just think they look silly and I'm surprised they're allowed is all.

There are some very tall players out there and the broom handle helped them

“Looking silly” - well plenty of swings look silly

side saddle is a perfect example

Arm lock as well

 

[HomerJSimpson]

That's because you've got used to it now though. Imagine they'd never been used before and someone invented it today. You'd look at it and think "what the hell is that?". I don't just think it's right and don't understand why it was allowed in the first place; for me the art of putting is in stroking it like you would with any other club (just shorter, obviously). But I'm probably not explaining myself very well.

Over and above anchoring is now illegal

 

[Orikoru]

There are some very tall players out there and the broom handle helped them

“Looking silly” - well plenty of swings look silly

side saddle is a perfect example

Arm lock as well

Happy to get rid of them as well!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Happy to get rid of them as well!

With you on side saddle but arm lock still requires a stroke as opposed to the anchor

 

[Golfloveruk]

Happy to get rid of them as well!

yep. Still anchoring in my book.

Bryson, Langer and many others should have an * next to their wins. And that is being generous. Scott too to a lesser extent because he has a clear gap most of the time.

Anchoring of any kind is cheating. It’s easy to stop by limiting the putting length. Taller players needing longer putters isn’t a valid reason to not limit length. They have done it with other clubs.

 

[Backache]

Anchoring is only now 'cheating' it was once within the rules.

I'm not particularly clear why it should have been disallowed, if it was an advantage why didn't everyone do it?

 

[3 jabber]

You either allow anchoring or ban putters over standard length. That is the only solution to do away with 'anchoring anxiety' which a lot of people seem to worry about.

 

[Mel Smooth]

The way that tree fell down a couple of years ago when it wasn't even windy - I'm surprised there are any left standing at all.

It's a bit of a theatre golf course - dressed up to look amazing (which it does), for one event.

By the time we get to The Masters all the necessary flora and fauna will have been correctly positioned and installed.

Drone footage from Augusta Country Club - I'd imagine the damage to the neighbouring course isn't too much different.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1846706224651219128

 

[HomerJSimpson]

How dare a tree fall over there

 

[DeanoMK]

Julien Guerrier on an absolute heater now in Spain, -9 through 11!

 

[Imurg]

What time does it get dark in Spain...?

 

[IanM]

Sill going

 

[Imurg]

On the 8th playoff hole now...

 

[Neilds]

Might be over soon after that tee shot!

 

[Imurg]

Hallelujah

 

[C7usk]

Hallelujah

It was like they didn't want to win it... Pressure must've been immense. I was glad I had recorded it so could Zoom through..

 

[jim8flog]

What a play off.

At first I was annoyed that I had missed so much of the final round (did it have an early start?) but that made up for it.

So pleased with live pause and fast forward though.

Nearly had burnt offerings for dinner as I forgot it was in the oven I was so engrossed.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

First win in 230 starts on tour. Must have really been feeling it