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3 hrs ago | The Miami Herald

Webb Simpson hoping PGA Tour ignores USGA ruling on belly putter

Webb Simpson has enjoyed success with a belly putter in his five seasons on the PGA Tour, posting three victories, including the 2012 U.S. Open.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, Golfers, PGA Golf, Ernie Els, Adam Scott

Wed May 22, 2013

ESPN

Clark: 'Sleepless nights' due to anchoring ban

Tim Clark used a conventional putter until a congenital problem with his arms started causing discomfort while holding it close to his body.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Tim Clark, Golfers, U.S. Open

The Washington Post

Absurdity is a matter of course

Spain's Sergio Garcia at a news conference during the PRO/AM tournament at the Wentworth Club, Surrey, England, on Wednesday.

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Iol.co.za

Big Easy predicts battle over putters

Ernie Els has predicted a legal battle over the ban on anchoring putters set to come into force in 2016 and admitted he would not have won last year's British Open without a long putter.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Ernie Els, Golfers, Tim Clark, Adam Scott, Keegan Bradley

Tue May 21, 2013

Golf.com

Tour pros have mixed responses to anchored putting ban

Tour pros were vocal when the anchored putting ban was proposed in December. When the ban became official Tuesday morning, players didn't have quite as much to say, but some golfers still voiced their support, displeasure and confusion over the ruling.

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The Miami Herald

Golf Tidbits: Is the anchor ban needed?

The United States Golf Association and Royal & Ancient Golf Club announced Tuesday they are enacting the anchored putting ban as a new rule in 2016.

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ESPN

Evans: Five players eyeing belly putter ruling

Webb Simpson would like for the USGA and R&A to prove that anchoring a belly putter leads to a competitive advantage.

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Mon May 20, 2013

The Columbus Dispatch

Michael Arace commentary: In the name of fairness, ban long putters

The USGA, governing body for golf in America, has scheduled a news conference for Tuesday, when it will announce whether it will ban "anchored" putting.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, PGA Championship, Keegan Bradley, Golfers, U.S. Open

Thu May 16, 2013

TN Team Blog

Guest post: 5 top upcoming golf tournaments for 2013

The Masters reached a dramatic conclusion earlier this year with Adam Scott claiming the fabled green jacket after a play-off. But fear not; there are still plenty of amazing tournaments out there for you to sink your teeth into.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, The Masters, Adam Scott, Golfers, Tiger Woods

Tue May 14, 2013

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Leading Off: Golf is fun again with Tiger winning

It's been awhile since the big-screen TV was turned onto a golf tournament on a Sunday afternoon – and at the same time the Warriors and Spurs headed into overtime in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal.

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Mon May 13, 2013

BleacherReport

What TPC Sawgrass Results Mean for the Remainder of the PGA Season

Tiger Woods won The Players Championship and has put the golf world on notice for the remainder of the PGA season.

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Sun May 12, 2013

The Miami Herald

Guan's age doesn't hurt confidence

Tianlang Guan already was into his pre-putt routine on the third hole at Augusta National when a golf ball suddenly rolled right past him on the green Thursday.

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Sat May 11, 2013

Log Cabin Democrat

Sergio-Tiger duel takes center stage at Players

There are 18 players within five shots of the lead, including current major champions Adam Scott, Webb Simpson and Rory McIlroy.

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Fri May 10, 2013

GolfChannel

Bogey leaves sour mark on Tiger's sweet 67

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. In the 12 years since he last won here, critical moments such as these had so often eluded Tiger Woods .

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Tiger Woods, Golfers, Roberto Castro, Rory McIlroy

Thu May 09, 2013

The Florida Times-Union

Webb Simpson, caddie make fine pair at Players

Paul Tesori figures he's played the TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium Course 1,000 times.

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RTE.ie

McDowell hopes to kick on

Graeme McDowell hopes his first PGA Tour win for three years can kickstart his career instead of signalling it is time to take his foot off the gas.

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Wed May 08, 2013

The Florida Times-Union

Who can beat golf's deepest field? Check the belly

David Hearn uses an anchor putter on the practice green at the Stadium Course. Two of the last three Players champions won the event using putters longer than the conventional putters.

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BleacherReport

Prayer of the Players Championship 2013

Webb Simpson hugs the US Open trophy after winning at Olympic CC in 2012. HE shared his faith at the FCA breakfast as part of The Players 2013.

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Sun May 05, 2013

Cape Cod Times

Golf notes

The Massachusetts Golf Association tournament season gets under way today with the Senior Four-Ball Championship at Stow Acres Country Club.

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Related Topix: Golf, Golfers, Eric Dugas, Mike Carbone

PennLive.com

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