` ` belly '' putting method to be banned by golf 's rule ##book . Three of the last five majors have been won by players using ` ` belly '' putters . In unveiling their proposed changes , The Royal & Ancient ( R & A ) and the United States Golf Association ( USGA ) said they would `` consider any further comments and suggestions from throughout the golf community . '' The R & A and USGA announce this in joint statement . Threat of legal action over the proposed changes .
` ` belly '' putting method to be banned by golf 's rule ##book . Three of the last five majors have been won by players using ` ` belly '' putters . The R & A and USGA announce this in joint statement . Threat of legal action over the proposed changes .