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Originally Posted by peter3 Putters still have a minimum length (18 inches) so that is probably why they describe how to measure them.
No one (or very, very few at least) on tour uses their long putters to measure with. Although allowed by the rules, it is not looked upon with kind eyes by the other competitors, so everyone avoids taking advantage of the putters length in these situations. |
Thanks Peter - I had forgotten about the minimum length.
I am surprised that tour players don't use the putter length rule to their advantage. Most of them do use the rules to full advantage in most other cases.
If the rule excluded using the putter for relief measurements, perhaps that might be more equitable? For some reason putters do seem to have less stringent rules than other clubs. Perhaps because industry and individuals like to experiment more with this club than any other?