If there is any actual advantage to using a belly putter or long putter, there’s also a disadvantage. The disadvantage is that most players who make the switch have a problem. Most fellows who make ...

Back in 2013, when the USGA and R&A announced it was banning the use of anchored putters, most considered it a death knell for long putters. As they implemented the rule, the powers-that-be clarified ...

Broomstick putters have been having a moment lately. We saw stellar performances from Lucas Glover and Akshay Bhatia at the 2025 Players Championship, both of whom have long, broomstick-style putters ...

Question: I thought anchoring was banned. How come I still see all these long putters on tour? Should I try one? Answer: Ah, two questions in one. Very efficient. We’ll start with the ban. Anchoring ...

With an announcement regarding the legality of anchored/long putters looming, we look at some of the players who could be affected. Jim Furyk is one of many players who has experimented with, but not ...

Welcome to Fully Fit 2026, GOLF’s new platform for providing you with real-golfer insights into what 2026 gear might be best suited for your game. To this end, we assembled six GOLF content creators ...

When a Masters champion abandons the putter that defined his career, it’s time to ask hard questions about your own putting setup. Are you fighting your equipment instead of the greens? Adam Scott has ...