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Anchors away! Golf adopts rule to outlaw putters anchored to the body
AP Golf WriterGolf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA Tour to follow along so the 600-year-old sport is still played under one set of...Tags: Adam Scott, Tiger Woods, Travel, U.S. Open (golf), PGA Tour
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Rule makers to ban anchoring of putters from 2016
ReutersVIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Golf's governing bodies announced on Tuesday that they will ban the anchoring of putters from 2016 in a move which will please traditionalists but could lead to a split in the game among the professional ranks. The ban...Tags: Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, Rory McIlroy, Travel, U.S. Open (golf)
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More picks means McGinley has some wriggle room
ReutersVIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - European captain Paul McGinley was given a "little bit of wriggle room" after being granted an increase in wildcard selections from two to three players for next year's Ryder Cup match against United States. The...Tags: Medinah Country Club, Ryder Cup, Golf, PGA Championship, Sports
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R&A, USGA to ban anchored putters by 2016
ReutersThe Sports Xchange R&A, USGA to ban anchored putters by 2016 Golf's governing body officially approved a rules change that will outlaw the use of putters anchored to the body beginning in 2016. The hotly-debated issue has divided the golf community for...Tags: Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, U.S. Open (golf), Tim Clark, PGA Tour
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USGA Bans Anchoring Putters; Plenty Of Reaction To Change
Golf's governing body officially approved a rules change that will outlaw the use of putters anchored to the body beginning in 2016. The hotly-debated issue has divided the golf community for the past few years, especially with four of the past six major...Tags: Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, Travel, U.S. Open (golf), Tim Clark
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Long view on anchor putter: It works
ReutersThe Sports Xchange By Derek Harper, The Sports Xchange Long view on anchor putter: It works As I stood over a 10-foot birdie putt at my local golf course last weekend, I felt an uncomfortable but remarkably familiar emotion flow through my body. Fear....Tags: Adam Scott, Tiger Woods, U.S. Open (golf), Tim Clark, PGA Tour
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Golf's two main governing bodies approve ban on 'anchor' putting
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the U.S. Golf Assn. approved a rule Tuesday that outlaws the "anchor putting stroke" that was used by four of the last six major champions. The new rule goes into effect in 2016. ''We strongly believe that this rule...
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Golf's rule makers ban anchored putting
VIRGINIA WATER, England -- Golf's governing bodies announced Tuesday that they will ban the anchoring of putters from 2016 in a move that will please traditionalists but could lead to a split in the game among the professional ranks. The ban was first...Tags: Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, Rory McIlroy, Travel, U.S. Open (golf)
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Golf-Anchors away for putting in likely Tuesday announcement
ReutersBy Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES, May 20 (Reuters) - Within the next 24 hours, professional and amateur golfers will likely know whether or not they will be permitted to use long putters anchored to any part of their body from 2016 onwards. The game's...Tags: Adam Scott, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Travel, U.S. Open (golf)
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Anchors away for putting in likely Tuesday announcement
ReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Within the next 24 hours, professional and amateur golfers will likely know whether or not they will be permitted to use long putters anchored to any part of their body from 2016 onwards. The game's rulemakers are widely...Tags: Adam Scott, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Travel, U.S. Open (golf)
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Golf-Decision on anchored putting expected next week
ReutersBy Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES, May 17 (Reuters) - Golf's governing bodies are widely expected to announce whether they will go ahead with a controversial proposed ban on players anchoring putters to their body when they hold simultaneous news...Tags: Adam Scott, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, U.S. Open (golf), PGA Tour
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Decision on anchored putting expected next week
ReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Golf's governing bodies are widely expected to announce whether they will go ahead with a controversial proposed ban on players anchoring putters to their body when they hold simultaneous news conferences next week. The U.S....Tags: Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, Rory McIlroy, U.S. Open (golf), PGA Tour
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