Adam Scott Cheating!

[2over]

Old news dude. I'm sure it would be more of an issue if it were actually helping him... He seems to still be missing a lot, and I mean a lot, of makable putts.

 

Didn't miss the last one to put him right in the mix.

[bogeyk]

The rule implemented was rushed and reactionary. I feel they should rescind it. It still amazes me that they allowed Kuchar’s metheod to remain legal.

[ThinkingPlus]

Mike Davis must be having kittens about now. LMAO! Glad Adam is playing and putting so well.

[2over]

The rule implemented was rushed and reactionary. I feel they should rescind it. It still amazes me that they allowed Kuchar’s metheod to remain legal.

 

The question on the thread is not how y'all feel about the rule, whether it's fair or not fair, etc. Blah, blah, blah. The question is this: is it not crystal clear from the video, including the last birdie putt to tie him for the lead that the man is anchoring the putter against his chest? Doesn't seem ambiguous at all. That club is pressed hard against his chest! Look at the muscles in his right forearm are tensed and that putter doesn't budge because it's pressed against his chest. That's against the rules, which is the definition of "cheating".

[Hawkeye77]

The rule implemented was rushed and reactionary. I feel they should rescind it. It still amazes me that they allowed Kuchar’s metheod to remain legal.

 

The question on the thread is not how y'all feel about the rule, whether it's fair or not fair, etc. Blah, blah, blah. The question is this: is it not crystal clear from the video, including the last birdie putt to tie him for the lead that the man is anchoring the putter against his chest? Doesn't seem ambiguous at all. That club is pressed hard against his chest! Look at the muscles in his right forearm are tensed and that putter doesn't budge because it's pressed against his chest. That's against the rules, which is the definition of "cheating".

 

Give it a rest.

[widow-maker]

The rule implemented was rushed and reactionary. I feel they should rescind it. It still amazes me that they allowed Kuchar’s metheod to remain legal.

 

The question on the thread is not how y'all feel about the rule, whether it's fair or not fair, etc. Blah, blah, blah. The question is this: is it not crystal clear from the video, including the last birdie putt to tie him for the lead that the man is anchoring the putter against his chest? Doesn't seem ambiguous at all. That club is pressed hard against his chest! Look at the muscles in his right forearm are tensed and that putter doesn't budge because it's pressed against his chest. That's against the rules, which is the definition of "cheating".

I think Scott is the one guy who doesn't anchor. I think he keeps it away from his chest. Langer and McCarron look like the hand is right at the chest.

[DavePelz4]

Tiger should be tossed by the Bellerive staff for wearing a shirt without a collar.

[Santiago Golf]

The rule implemented was rushed and reactionary. I feel they should rescind it. It still amazes me that they allowed Kuchar’s metheod to remain legal.

 

The reason why they allow the Kuchar method is because the putter is moving, it isn't fixed on a point and it would basically outlaw chocking down on the putter because if you choke down and forward press you will touch your forearm a little

[sphna12d]

It’s crystal clear to me. He doesn’t anchor.

[Brian6811]

I really think they should ban all long putters on the PGA tour!

[Range Pro]

Yet he still missed a bunch of makable putts.

[DavePelz4]

I really think they should ban all long putters on the PGA tour!

 

Strong first post Brian. Welcome to the madness.

[2putttom]

I really think they should ban all long putters on the PGA tour!

 

Strong first post Brian. Welcome to the madness.

:cheesy: ... jumped in feet first

[Brian6811]

Thank you! It just feels like he’s always cheating with that putter. Lol

[Petunia Sprinkle]

The rule only applies to play, not practice, Sparky.

 

Yeah and if you have eyes you will see on the last putt clearly anchoring! Rules are rules and they need to be enforced. If it didn't help he wouldn't be doing it.

 

So, catch him there, then. Don’t go “aha!” on the practice green.

[2putttom]

O P the wife said no ............ again ?

[br61]

Didn’t Adam mark his ball on the fringe?

 

He did ask Brooks and group's rule official what they thought, they gave him ok. On 6th hole.

 

 

To OP(not you, dcfas), about this anchoring thread, get a life. If you want to complain about it, call USGA and let them know. One of the worst rule USGA has implemented.

[straightshot7]

I saw it twice on the front 9. I don't have video, because again, I really don't care.

 

Crazy! Which holes? I have it all recorded.

 

Crickets?

[sui generis]

Adam Scott is straight up cheating. Excellent shot just now of him on the putting green right behind Koepka and you can clearly, clearly see that putter is anchored to his chest firmly, not budging a smidge. Straight up cheating and needs to be called by the rules official. Just because Langer gets away with it on the hit and giggle tour is no reason to let the real pros get away with it. I don't care how popular Scott is and how "nice a guy" this is just wrong.

 

Let's see, the USGA and presumably the R&A are satisfied that Adam Scott is playing golf in compliance with Rule 14-1b. The PGA Tour and the PGA of America also seem to be satisfied that Scott is playing golf in compliance with Rule 14-1b.

 

On the other hand, a few couch potatoes provide us with their alternative facts based solely on the vantage point of their big screen TVs and La-Z-Boys.

[PixlPutterman]

Lock it up.

[Vindog]

Great thread. Can't wait to do it again at the next tournament Langer, McCarron or Scott are playing.

 

:russian_roulette:

[toddnt]

Using the rules to his advantage.. Shades of 'Burnhard Langer!

[TreyWingbat]

I zoomed in on several key frames of CBS' telecast, and there were at least 2 pixels between Adam's shirt and his hand at all times.

[Golfnuck]

From the TV coverage I cannot tell if his top hand is touching the chest or not.

 

What is curious to me is why the TV coverage is doing everything they can to avoid a close up shot or to even ask if he is anchoring or not.

 

Meanwhile the camera is able to detect a few grains of sand moved by a back swing in the bunker.

 

As a couple of other posters have already stated just limit the length of the putter to 36 inches.

 

At least the cheaters opps I mean those using the long putters cannot use them as a club to take relief.

[sui generis]

From the TV coverage I cannot tell if his top hand is touching the chest or not.

 

What is curious to me is why the TV coverage is doing everything they can to avoid a close up shot or to even ask if he is anchoring or not.

 

Meanwhile the camera is able to detect a few grains of sand moved by a back swing in the bunker.

 

As a couple of other posters have already stated just limit the length of the putter to 36 inches.

 

At least the cheaters opps I mean those using the long putters cannot use them as a club to take relief.

 

See Post #49. :swoon:

[King_Slender]

This has been discussed a 1000 times, but I always come back to this - what evidence would be acceptable to call a penalty for anchoring? There seems to be no discernible way to tell if a guys is TRULY anchoring, so they could not anchor all day and then when they know the nerves are on, just anchor it a bit. There would be no way to tell and the penalty can never be called.

 

Therefore, just ban the long putters.

[Vindog]

From the TV coverage I cannot tell if his top hand is touching the chest or not.

 

What is curious to me is why the TV coverage is doing everything they can to avoid a close up shot or to even ask if he is anchoring or not.

 

Meanwhile the camera is able to detect a few grains of sand moved by a back swing in the bunker.

 

As a couple of other posters have already stated just limit the length of the putter to 36 inches.

 

At least the cheaters opps I mean those using the long putters cannot use them as a club to take relief.

 

Why do they need to ask if he is anchoring or not?

 

If taking relief is the concern then why not just limit length to 48 like every other club?

[sui generis]

From the TV coverage I cannot tell if his top hand is touching the chest or not.

 

What is curious to me is why the TV coverage is doing everything they can to avoid a close up shot or to even ask if he is anchoring or not.

 

Meanwhile the camera is able to detect a few grains of sand moved by a back swing in the bunker.

 

As a couple of other posters have already stated just limit the length of the putter to 36 inches.

 

At least the cheaters opps I mean those using the long putters cannot use them as a club to take relief.

 

Why do they need to ask if he is anchoring or not?

 

If taking relief is the concern then why not just limit length to 48 like every other club?

 

Hey, why not make every club 48" long? A 48" sand wedge would be fun for all . . . you could hit that beauty 250 yards. ;)

[Awsi Dooger]

This has been discussed a 1000 times, but I always come back to this - what evidence would be acceptable to call a penalty for anchoring? There seems to be no discernible way to tell if a guys is TRULY anchoring, so they could not anchor all day and then when they know the nerves are on, just anchor it a bit. There would be no way to tell and the penalty can never be called.

 

Therefore, just ban the long putters.

 

If they were anchoring it would be blatantly obvious. There are creases on the shirt leading to both sides of the putter handle, which does not change position during the follow through.

 

The fans who think the players are anchoring have no idea what they are looking at. I'd like to be more kind and diplomatic, but it would be inappropriate.

[randywildman]

It tough to watch either way. This guy can swing every club in the bag and look majestic doing it, every club except that putter. He would have at least 4 majors if he could putt at all.