Is Bryson DeChambeau putting style legal?

Two belly putter refugees — Simpson and Bradley — both use the technique, as does Matt Kuchar, Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris, among others. Now, there are calls for this method to be banned, with some wondering how it even remained legal in the first place. That’s why it’s worth revisiting the rule itself.

What length putter do PGA players use?

Virtually every Tour player is fit to their putter. But almost no amateur players do that! The average height of a PGA Tour player today is 6′ and he uses a 33.5 inch putter on average. You guys are using a 35 inch putter on average because that is the “standard” putter.

Why do some golfers use long putters?

A long putter is typically used by golfers who struggle with the yips when using a conventional-length putter; or golfers who have back problems or other issues that make using a more upright stance preferable. Because of that, for many years long putters carried the reputation of being more for senior golfers.

Is Side Saddle illegal?

If you’ve never tried it, perhaps it will unlock a whole new way to make more putts. (Yes, side-saddle putting is legal and within the Rules of Golf.)

Are Pendulum putters legal?

Belly putters and long putters remain completely legal to use, so long as they are conforming to equipment rules. So if you putt with a belly putter or long putter, the anchoring ban does not require you to stop doing that. It only prohibits the anchoring of those (and all other) clubs.

What length putter does Phil Mickelson use?

40.75 inches
“The putter is extended to 41 inches with a little more loft than his normal blade specs,” Pon said. “The longer grip allows him to grip down a little more than the original wrist-lock grip.” The putter Mickelson used in Memphis, Tennessee, was 40.75 inches.

What length putter does Dustin Johnson use?

According to TaylorMade’s research the Truss structure creates up to an 80 percent reduction in face deflection compared to a traditional blade putter. Johnson’s Truss TB1 is 35.75 inches in length with 3 degrees loft and a swingweight of E-0.

Who should use a 35 inch putter?

The length of the putter will be directly related to your height. If you are 6 feet or taller, you will need a 35 inch putter, 5’9″ to 6″ suggests a 34 inch putter, while 5’6″ to 5’9″ suggests a 33 inch putter. Customized putter are suggested for those above 6’4″ and shorter than 5’6″.

Can you putt between your legs?

In 1968, it was deemed illegal to putt between your legs. Golfer Tim Clark (in blue) uses an anchored putter during U.S. Open practice on Wednesday. The technique is to be banned starting 2016. Tradition in golf is a tradition unlike any other.

Is anchored putting legal?

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. So if you putt with a belly putter or long putter, the anchoring ban does not require you to stop doing that.