Thomas Bjorn new putting grip..

[perseveringgolfer]

I thought I had seen it all, then this, can't see it catching on.

[sixcat]

How is the putter not anchored? His right hand is anchored to his left forearm with his left hand anchoring the putter shaft to his right wrist.


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[joen]

40 minutes ago, perseveringgolfer said:

I thought I had seen it all, then this, can't see it catching on.

I agree with you. I don’t think that will catch on. That looks very uncomfortable. 

[cnosil]

How is the putter not anchored? His right hand is anchored to his left forearm with his left hand anchoring the putter shaft to his right wrist.


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The putter can still more back and forth freely and therefore isn’t anchored

[sixcat]

4 minutes ago, cnosil said:

The putter can still more back and forth freely and therefore isn’t anchored

Yeah, I get it but it's still "relative judgement."  If you're going to ban it, ban all of it. Otherwise, just leave it alone.

Edit to add; The groove rule is another one.  The manufacturers have just figured out ways to get similar spin from round grooves.  Nothing has changed.

[cnosil]

Yeah, I get it but it's still "relative judgement."  If you're going to ban it, ban all of it. Otherwise, just leave it alone.
Edit to add; The groove rule is another one.  The manufacturers have just figured out ways to get similar spin from round grooves.  Nothing has changed.

The ones that really gets me are

armlock. You can even use your hand hold the shaft against your arm as long as you don’t grab above your elbow

Placing your arms against your sides. Okay if your hands are together. Split your hands and it becomes illegal.

[Kenny B]

I laughed yesterday when the announcers were talking about Adam Scott's putting.  Adam had said that he putted about the same no matter what grip or putter type he used.  Apparently, that means none of the methods really stands out above the others, or he is equally bad with any of them.

[Kor.A.Door]

9 hours ago, Kenny B said:

I laughed yesterday when the announcers were talking about Adam Scott's putting.  Adam had said that he putted about the same no matter what grip or putter type he used.  Apparently, that means none of the methods really stands out above the others, or he is equally bad with any of them.

I heard that too. What that really means is, you don’t have to worry too much about Adam Scott in the tournament. 

[Kenny B]

2 minutes ago, Kor.A.Door said:

I heard that too. What that really means is, you don’t have to worry too much about Adam Scott in the tournament. 

In 2004 he was #2 in Strokes Gained putting behind Tiger.  I wish he would figure out something.  I love his swing

[Kor.A.Door]

3 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

In 2004 he was #2 in Strokes Gained putting behind Tiger.  I wish he would figure out something.  I love his swing

Yes, he is probably in the top 3 of best looking swings on tour right now. He just cannot putt since losing the long putter. His swing is too good not to be winning a couple times a year. 

[Jmikecpa]

If that was my putting grip I can assure you I would be one hell of a bowler.


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[gaussman1]

Same definition as armlock putting, right? If the top of the grip moves with the stroke then it's legal. Doesn't matter whether you're running it up your arm or coming up with some weird yip-proof grip. If the top of the grip is stationary throughout the stroke it's illegal. At least under the current rule.

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[Charli]

People will always try and reinvent the wheel. 

[PlaidJacket]

I think "they" should just ban putting. The green is re-designated as a safe-place. Once your ball is on the surface you pickup and move on. Speeds up pace of play, resolves the pin in or pin out issue, and nobody gets hurt feelings or angered any longer. Happy happy.