borntobesting:The keyword to me is anchors. To me that is an anchored putting style and should be banned just like anchoring the putter to the upper torso. Anyone agree or disagree?
Power's that be said per below. As said before key is directly (and therefore effectively indirectly per official video) when talking anchoring. In the cauldron of highest level competition less chance of yips they think. Maybe holding against the arm was the only way they could see not make the design redundant straight away which I suspect is what they want ...Interesting debate though:
14-1b Anchoring the Club
In making a stroke, the player must not anchor the club, either “directly” or by use of an “anchor point.”
Note 1: The club is anchored “directly” when the player intentionally holds the club or a gripping hand in contact with any part of his body, except that the player may hold the club or a gripping hand against a hand or forearm.
Note 2: An “anchor point” exists when the player intentionally holds a forearm in contact with any part of his body to establish a gripping hand as a stable point around which the other hand may swing the club.
Rule 14-1b will not alter current equipment rules and allows for the continued use of all conforming golf clubs, including belly-length and long putters, provided such clubs are not anchored during a stroke. The new Rule narrowly targets only a few types of strokes, while preserving a golfer’s ability to play a wide variety of strokes in his or her individual style.