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David_Tepper

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Here is the anchoring ban proposal!
« on: November 28, 2012, 11:48:01 AM »
Includes some useful illustrations of what will and will not be considered anchoring:
 
http://www.golfwrx.com/53307/usga-ra-propose-anchor-ban/?utm_source=Newsletter+11%2F28&utm_campaign=9-4&utm_medium=email
« Last Edit: November 28, 2012, 01:50:35 PM by David_Tepper »
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Jud_T

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Re: Here is the anchoring ban proposal!
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2012, 11:54:53 AM »
I'm frankly surprised the grip resting against forearm is allowed.  Isn't this essentially anchoring?  I can't wait to call someone on anchoring their elbow in a big money match at the penultimate hole however...
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Tim Pitner

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Re: Here is the anchoring ban proposal!
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2012, 11:59:29 AM »
The prohibited "anchor point created by forearm" seems potentially problematic. 
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Rich Goodale

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Re: Here is the anchoring ban proposal!
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2012, 12:05:41 PM »
The CLAW(tm) is saved.  Hallelujah!
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Alex Miller

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Re: Here is the anchoring ban proposal!
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2012, 12:09:13 PM »
I'm ok with all of this.

Kuchar is a lucky bastard, but I think fairly so because that stroke still requires your arms or torso to rotate to make the stroke.
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John Chilver-Stainer

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Re: Here is the anchoring ban proposal!
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2012, 12:12:57 PM »
I have a reverse grip with the right hand (upper hand) gripping an extended putter against the length of my left forearm. My whole left arm, including above the elbow is well away from my body giving a free pendulum motion.

My right elbow is, for shorter putt,s tucked into my torso, for longer putts I allow more freedom and take it off my body.

I don’t have yips but developed this style back in the mid 80’s and love it.

Will I be illegal in 2016? ??? I don’t think so
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Jason Thurman

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Re: Here is the anchoring ban proposal!
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2012, 12:16:20 PM »
John, you're fine. Elbows can be braced, but don't let your forearm touch your body!
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Dan Kelly

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Re: Here is the anchoring ban proposal!
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2012, 12:19:03 PM »
Quote from: Jason Thurman on November 28, 2012, 12:16:20 PM
John, you're fine. Elbows can be braced, but don't let your forearm touch your body!

Good advice on and off the course.
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Doug Wright

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Re: Here is the anchoring ban proposal!
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2012, 12:41:51 PM »
Quote from: Rich Goodale on November 28, 2012, 12:05:41 PM
The CLAW(tm) is saved.  Hallelujah!
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Amen Brother Rihc!
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Pete_Pittock

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Re: Here is the anchoring ban proposal!
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2012, 12:47:36 PM »
 The modiying word "imtentionally" is very important.
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Bill_McBride

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Re: Here is the anchoring ban proposal!
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2012, 12:55:00 PM »
When Sam Snead used his bent over side saddle style, somebody said he looked like a man basting a turkey.

I thought about that image when reading Mr. Chilver-Stainer's comments above, on his method!
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Ronald Montesano

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Re: Here is the anchoring ban proposal!
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2013, 03:06:00 PM »
A new take on anchoring, courtesy of a Merion club golfer:

http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/usga-anchored-putting-ban-bad-policy
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