Anchoring: Reaction from the world of golf
The USGA and R&A officially announced the ban of the anchored stroke on Tuesday morning, sending plenty of golf's elite players, coaches and equipment manufacturers to Twitter to make a statement.
Clark consults legal counsel after anchoring ban
Tim Clark confirmed news that probably won’t come as a surprise to officials at the PGA Tour, U.S. Golf Association and R&A. “We do have legal counsel,” he said. “We’re going to explore our options. We’re not going to just roll over and accept this.”
Notes: Bae's new-ball win, Day's custom 1-iron
Sang-Moon Bae won the HP Byron Nelson Championship with Callaway’s new Hex Chrome+ golf ball, TaylorMade customizes a one-off RocketBladez 1-iron for Jason Day; more.
USGA, R&A move forward on anchoring ban
Acting "for the Good of the game," the USGA and R&A announced the adoption of Rule 14-1b, which prohibits anchoring the club in making a stroke.
Achenbach: This anchor drops quietly
As it turned out, there were no changes to the rules proposal to ban an anchored stroke, first presented on Nov. 28, 2012. Tuesday’s tranquil gathering wasn't lengthy, ending after a few predictable questions from journalists.
Word of advice on anchoring rule: Be very careful
Rule 14-1B bans the anchored-swing method but does not ban long or belly putters. Enforcement and interpreting the rule often will boil down to intent.
PGA prez: Members' next step on anchoring unclear
PGA of America president Ted Bishop, an early dissenter regarding a ban of the anchored stroke, must wrap his arms around how his 27,000 members will deal with the USGA's new rule.
Q&A: USGA's Davis, Nager, Newell
USGA executive director Mike Davis, USGA president Glen Nager and USGA Rules Committee chairman Mark Newell field questions about the anchoring ban.
PGA disagrees with decision; applauds process
PGA of America on anchoring: "Although we do not agree with the decision, we applaud the USGA for its willingness to listen to our concerns and engage in meaningful discussions."
Winner's Circle: May 13-19, 2013
Sang-Moon Bae broke through in dramatic style on Sunday to win his first PGA Tour event, capturing the HP Byron Nelson Championship. Bae is the first player to win on Tour using Callaway's new HEX Chrome+ golf ball.
Cobra eyes wedge market with Tour Trusty
Building off its Trusty Rusty wedge heritage, Cobra Golf aims to become a bigger player in the category with an extensive line of Tour Trusty clubs.
The Toy Box Mailbag: Fielding equipment questions
Questions about the latest golf gear and gadgets? Our senior equipment writer David Dusek has answers.
Toy Box: Woods changes driver shaft
Tiger Woods didn’t need his driver much at The Players, but to better tackle a tight TPC Sawgrass course, he switched to a heavier driver shaft for greater accuracy.
Bettinardi unveils Kuchar Signature putters
The collaboration between five-time PGA Tour winner Matt Kuchar and putter maker Bob Bettinardi yields two models.
Winner's Bag: Tiger Woods at the Players
A look inside Tiger Woods' bag that won him the 2013 Players Championship.
Equipment brands tap into social media
David Dusek says equipment makers are fully engaged in the world of social media, sharing and connecting to cultivate legions of brand loyalists.
Toy Box: Rookie Ernst wins with Ping
Derek Ernst, the rookie winner of the Wells Fargo Championship, had 14 Ping clubs in his bag. He followed fellow Ping staff player Billy Horschel, who won a week earlier in New Orleans.
MPC to re-launch Loomis graphite shaft
Meyer Performance Composites is preparing to re-launch the Loomis graphite iron shaft, which enjoyed its hey-day in the mid-1990s when it boasted Greg Norman and Davis Love III among its users.
PHOTOS: Equipment on the range at TPC Sawgrass
Our David Dusek is on the range at TPC Sawgrass, checking out players' equipment before the Players Championship.
PHOTOS: Golf equipment at 2013 Players
Our David Dusek is on the range at TPC Sawgrass, checking out the gear in the bags of PGA Tour pros.
PHOTOS: TaylorMade's Masters logos through the years
Take a look at the TaylorMade patches given to staffers during the Masters since 2003.
PHOTOS: A look inside Bubba Watson's bag
Our David Dusek takes you through what Bubba Watson will put in play at Augusta National this week.
PHOTOS: Equipment at 2013 Shell Houston Open
Check out images from our David Dusek from the range at the Shell Houston Open.
PHOTOS: Golf equipment at 2013 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Our David Dusek was on the range at Bay Hill and got a look inside the bags of plenty of PGA Tour pros.
PHOTOS: Equipment at Cadillac Championship at Doral
Our David Dusek is on the ground at Doral, checking out all the golf equipment on the range before this week's WGC-Cadillac Championship.
Photos: TaylorMade's R1 driver and RBZ Stage 2
Check out the new R1 driver, RBZ Stage 2 driver, RBZ Stage 2 fairway wood and RBZ Stage 2 rescue.
Photos: 2012 Golfweek Industry Cup
The 2012 Golfweek Industry Cup at Pechanga Resort & Casino in California.
TaylorMade's R11S and RocketBallz: Fairway woods
A look at the new R11S and RocketBallz fairway woods.
VIDEO: Take a tour of Sang-Moon Bae's winning bag
Our David Dusek breaks down Sang-Moon Bae's mostly Callaway bag that led to his win at the HP Byron Nelson Championship.
Video: Take a tour of Billy Horschel's winning bag
Our David Dusek breaks down Billy Horschel's winning bag from the Zurich Classic.
The Toy Box Winner's Circle: RBC Heritage
Our David Dusek breaks down Graeme McDowell's winning bag at the RBC Heritage.
The Toy Box Winner's Circle: Masters Edition
Our David Dusek breaks down what was inside Adam Scott's bag at Augusta National this week.
ToyBox90: Mickelson gets in some work on the greens
Golfweek's Pregame Primer: Alex Miceli breaks down Phil Mickelson's work with Dave Stockton, as well as Brendan Steele's conventional grip on his belly putter.
ToyBox90: Alex Miceli breaks down Keegan Bradley's new putter
Our Alex Miceli offers up this pregame equipment primer heading into the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Fla.
ToyBox90: Golfweek's Pregame Primer with Alex Miceli
Our Alex Miceli previews two equipment changes by Louis Oosthuizen and Geoff Ogilvy at this week's Tampa Bay Championship.
Re-gripping Bubba Watson's Ping driver
Our David Dusek spent time in the Ping trailer learning how Bubba Watson likes his driver to be gripped.
Surf's Up! Golf's brightest hit the waves
TaylorMade's Chris Piniarski talks about his love affair with surfing and its similarities to golf.
