‘Anchoring’ Ban To Come Into Effect 1st January, 2016
USGA AND THE R&A ANNOUNCE FINAL APPROVAL OF RULE 14-1B
THAT PROHIBITS USE OF ANCHORED STROKES
Governing Bodies Issue Report Explaining Their Decision Following Comment Process
New Rule to Take Effect on January 1, 2016, Allowing for Transitional Period
Belly-Length and Long Putters Remain as Conforming Clubs
Far Hills, N.J., USA and St Andrews, Scotland (May 21, 2013) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) and The R&A, golf’s governing bodies, today announced the adoption of Rule ...
McGinley Increases European Ryder Cup ‘Wildcard’ Picks To Three.
European Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley has mirrored the decision of USA Team rival Tom Watson in today announcing three ‘wildcard’ picks for his 2014 European Team.
McGinley travelled last fortnight to the Players Championship in Florida and return with the unamimous agreement of all the leading Europeans competing on the PGA Tour to increase the number of picks to three.
Watson announced earlier this year in March he will also select three ‘wildcard’ picks for his USA ...
Graeme McDowell Headlines In Bulgarian Newspapers.
Graeme McDowell’s picture was splashed all over the Bulgarian newspapers following his Volvo World Match -Play Championship success.
Here is a selection of the papers www.golfbytourmiss.com observed at Varna Airport yesterday morning.
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Anchoring Ban – D Day For Controversial Ruling.
Today is D Day for the anchoring ban of the belly and long-handled putters.
In a joint news conference at 1pm (London time) golf’s ruling bodies, the R & A and USGA, will announce a ban on anchoring any club to the body.
What remains to be seen is whether the PGA Tour will fall into line with golf’s other major tournaments and agree with ban.
www.golfbytourmiss.com will have all the news from today’s conference here at Wentworth.
McDowell Dispells Complaceny Fears Ahead Of US Open.
Graeme McDowell has dispelled fears of complacency heading to next month’s US Open after his historic victory in the Volvo World Match-Play Championship in Bulgaria.
McDowell captured his second victory in three tournaments, defeating Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee 2 & 1 in superb cloudless conditions on the Thracian Cliffs course laid on along the Black Sea shoreline.
The new World No. 7 had been two down after four holes but seized on the 43-year old former Thai paratrooper tiring near the ...
Padraig Harrington Pulls Plug On European Tour Flagship Event.
Triple Major winning Padraig Harrington will disappoint Tour officials with a decision not to contest this week’s flagship PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Harrington’s never been a fan of the famed West Course as evident in missing the halfway cut last year by 10 shots.
In fact, Harrington has played the event just five times in the last 10 years.
Guy Kinnings, Head of Golf at IMG and the company that manages Harrington, said: “Padraig withdrew because having played three weeks in a row ...
Graeme McDowell Make Ammends To Capture 2013 Volvo World Match-Play Championship.
Graeme McDowell celebrated his second success in three tournaments to become the first Irish-born winner of the Volvo World Match-Play Championship in Bulgaria.
McDowell helped put the former Communist stronghold on the golfing map with a tactical 2 & 1 defeat of Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee in superb cloudless conditions on the Thracian Cliffs course.
The new World No. 7 had been 2 down after four holes but seized on the 43-year old former Thai paratrooper tiring near the turn and then displayed ...
