Golf 's governing bodies ban use of anchored putters from as of 2013 . Adam Scott used such a club to win the 2013 Masters , continuing a trend . ` In adopting Rule 14-1b , the USGA and The R & A have concluded that freely swinging the entire club is integral to maintaining the traditions of the game and preserving golf as an enjoyable game of skill and challenge . PGA and V & A say anchored clubs are not in traditional understanding of golf swing . U.S. PGA Tour will decide whether to apply the ban in its tournaments .
Golf 's governing bodies ban use of anchored putters from as of 2013 . Adam Scott used such a club to win the 2013 Masters , continuing a trend . PGA and V & A say anchored clubs are not in traditional understanding of golf swing . U.S. PGA Tour will decide whether to apply the ban in its tournaments .