Should the USGA Ban Anchoring ?
Should the USGA ban anchored putting strokes ? Since announcing their plan to ban anchored putting strokes , the USGA has come under intense scrutiny from every type of golfer . The proposed Rule 14-1b , which follows an extensive review by The R & A and the USGA , would prohibit strokes made with the club or a hand gripping the club held directly against the player ’ s body , or with a forearm held against the body to establish an anchor point that indirectly anchors the club .
The CSGA recently conducted an online survey of its members to determine the overall sentiment of the proposed anchoring ban and its effect on amateur golfers in the state of Connecticut .
What they ’ re saying
In your opinion , does anchoring the putter make putting easier ?
“ At a competitive level it is well recognized that the mental side can be 90 % of the key to success . Therefore , any artificial method that clearly reduces that element ( with its resulting physical benefit ) obviously undermines the integrity of the game .”
“ If it made it easier , everybody would use it .”
“ It allows me to continue to play . With a case of the yips I would need to quit the game . I have played competitive amateur golf since 1968 and could not continue as a senior without a long putter .”
In your opinion , do you think the ban on anchoring will cause some amateur golfers to enjoy the game less ?
16 %
Percentage of golfers surveyed who use an anchored putting stroke
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