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 .
Golf 's governing bodies ban use of anchored putters from start of 2016 . Adam Scott used such a club to win the 2013 Masters , continuing a trend . USGA and R & A say anchored putters are not in traditional understanding of golf swing . U.S. PGA Tour will decide whether to incorporate the ban in its tournaments .