Wednesday 22 May 2013 06:20, UK
The R&A and the United States Golf Association have announced the adoption of Rule 14-1b of the Rules of Golf that prohibits anchoring the club in making a stroke.
Two European players who used belly putters with varying degrees of success have backed the ban, with Colin Montgomerie saying: "I'm glad common sense has prevailed and anchor putters will be no more - it will be banned and rightly so. I wish it had come earlier to be honest. "In 2004 I holed an important putt with an anchor putter (which secured Ryder Cup victory at Oakland Hills) and I must admit it was easier. I am in favour of the ban having used both methods." Sergio Garcia added: "I used it for a little bit but never felt that comfortable. It's going to be a bit of a bother for some guys but I think they will figure out a way. I stand behind the decision of the R&A and USGA."
