Belly putters and long putters remain completely legal to use, so long as they are conforming to equipment rules. What Rule 10.1b addresses is the stroke, not the club being used to make the stroke. So if you putt with a belly putter or long putter, the anchoring ban does not require you to stop doing that.

Are belly putters allowed in the PGA?

Belly putters are legal on the PGA Tour. The PGA follows the USGA rulings quite closely, and anything that is permitted by the USGA is allowed on the PGA. Any PGA player is allowed to use a belly putter in a game or tournament as they are totally legal to use.

Who uses a belly putter on tour?

Adam Scott

Adam Scott is one of the most extreme belly putters on Tour, as the Australian anchors the shaft in his upper chest (as pictured left).

Are long putters allowed on the PGA Tour?

The new rule does not ban the long putters, only the way they commonly are used. Golfers no longer will be able to anchor the club against their bodies to create the effect of a hinge. Masters champion Adam Scott used a long putter he pressed against his chest.

What putters are illegal in golf?

There are two types of long putter in golf, the belly putter and the broom handle putter. These clubs have been somewhat vilified in recent years and certain ways of using them have actually become rendered illegal under the rules of golf.

Explaining The Anchoring Ban

When did belly putters become illegal?

The anchored putter ban “prohibits anchoring a club when making a stroke”. Implemented on January 1, 2016, the rule sent shockwaves through the game, particularly among the professional ranks.

What is a belly putter?

A "belly putter" is a specific type of putter that is so-named because in its original usage, the golfer "anchored" the end of the shaft against his or her belly. A belly putter has a longer shaft than a conventional putter (but not as long as a long putter, or broomstick putter).

Can a belly putter be shortened?

you can, but it is not ideal as it is likely to be heavier and may also have a different lie angle. Whereas most putter heads are approx 350g, belly putter heads are usually over 400g.

What PGA pros use a long putter?

Adam Scott, Keegan Bradley, Webb Simpson, Carl Pettersson and Tim Clark had all won on the PGA Tour with some form of an anchored putter, and their putting statistics took nose dives when the ban went into effect.

Does anyone still make long putters?

The simple answer is that L.A.B. Golf is one of the few putter companies making long putters, and when it comes to custom options we're way ahead of the game.

Are long putters going to be banned?

Are Belly Putters and Long Putters Banned? No. Very important point: The ban on anchoring was (and is) not a change to equipment rules. Belly putters and long putters remain completely legal to use, so long as they are conforming to equipment rules.

What putter does Bryson Dechambeau using?

Bryson currently uses a SIK Pro C-Series Armlock putter. It's a rare model to be seen on the PGA Tour and it allows Bryson to putt in his very particular way.

Are they going to ban arm lock putters?

That year they announced, starting Jan. 1, 2016, that anchored putting would be outlawed. Adam Scott celebrates his Masters win. Fast forward to 2021, and there's a new form of anchoring beginning to take hold: so-called “arm-anchoring,” or “arm-lock” putting.

Who makes belly putters?

Thomas Golf's AT 60 is our smaller headed mallet putter that we offer in the mid-length belly putter style. It features the unique bi-level sight lines, which ensure that your head is correctly positioned over the golf ball. The face of the AT 60 contains a urethane insert for optimal feel and distance control.

What putter does Adam Scott use?

While Scott has spent most of his recent years with the same Scotty Cameron prototype putter in the bag, he switched into an L.A.B. Golf “Mezz. 1 Proto” putter ahead of the 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Do arm lock putters work?

While it may look odd to some, using an arm lock putter can be extremely effective. Players who are 'handsy' and tend to get the 'yips' on the putting green have much improvement with an arm lock putter because it minimizes your ability to move your hands during the putting stroke.

Can you use two putters in golf?

According to the USGA and R&A rules, you can have two putters in your bag when playing a professional round of golf provided the total number doesn't exceed 14. The same thing applies when you're playing a normal golf round.

Are two way putters legal?

The USGA has pretty strict criteria when it comes to what qualifies as a legal putter. Technically speaking, a putter that has two striking faces is not allowed in golf. In other words, if a putter has two faces that can be used to make a putt, it is considered illegal.

Is Langer putting legal?

From a distance, it's difficult to tell any difference at all in Langer's post-ban putting style, and that has caused considerable controversy. But Langer has specifically been cleared by the USGA of any wrongdoing with his post-ban approach.

How long is Scott McCarron putter?

The turning point occurred when McCarron cut his putter down to 47 inches and added lead tape to the bottom to raise the weight to 800 grams. He had his best putting year in 2017, ranking second in putting average on the senior circuit (1.72) behind only Langer (1.68).

What is a broomstick putter?

A broomstick putter (or long putter) is a putter which has an extra-long shaft. It's called a “broomstick” putter because of the sweeping stroke used. The shaft used on putters like these is usually around 50 inches long.