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It wasnt hard to see it coming, really. In fact, you knew that this was likely. Still, the revelation is jarring. Tim Finchem announced during Sundays broadcast of the WGC-Accenture Match Play that the PGA Tour is opposing the proposed ban on anchoring putters. The move comes after the PGA Tours players-only meeting at Torrey Pines and the 16-person player advisory council both reportedly came out against the ban. If true, the heat will be turned up considerably on the games two ruling bodies, the USGA and the R&A, which proposed the ban. The PGA of America and the National Golf Club Owners in the United States are also against the anchoring ban, while in Canada the PGA asked the ruling bodies to “seriously consider the impact this proposed ban may have on peoples enjoyment of the game and the overall growth of the game.”But the Tours stand carries with it a ton of weight, a suffocating pressure that will challenge this proposal. As the situation stands now, its hard to imagine the USGA and R&A pressing on with the ban. If they do, it could lead to a complicated set of circumstances with different sets of rules. Imagine if the PGA Tour players had one set of rules for regular tour events and another for the U.S. and British Opens. Of course that wouldnt be unique in sports. International hockey has different rules than the NHL. College baseball in the United States allows aluminum bats, while the majors do not. There are differences between the basketball played in the Olympics and the NBA. And there are already differences in various golf jurisdictions and between professional and amateur rules, although most of those are minor. Adopting the anchoring ban would also give the perception that the R&A and USGA arent listening to the other stakeholders in the game or, it seems, the public. While Ive seen unofficial polls showing support for the ban, Ive yet to see any proper research that indicates any kind of momentum for outlawing the long wands from everyday golfers. At best, the feeling of the public is split or, perhaps more appropriately, indifferent. That could be an even bigger worry for rules makers. If they start adopting rules that no one follows or even cares about (above and beyond those that are already routinely ignored), it paves the road for irrelevancy. There are certainly other issues that seem more important to the game right now, ones that would connect better with the average golfer – slow play, high prices, access to the tee and junior development. To be sure, the USGA and R&A are in a difficult position. Their next move will be interesting and when the comment period comes to an end next Thursday, I suspect the proposal to ban anchoring may just disappear. Lou Brock Authentic Jersey . The 15th seed from Thornhill, Ont. will face 56th-ranked Croatian Ivan Dodig on Thursday after Dodig stunned third-seeded Robin Soderling of Sweden 6-2, 6-4. Raonic, 20, and Dodig, five years his senior, have never played before. Ozzie Smith Cardinals Jersey . -- Steven Lenhart scored two goals, including the tying score in second-half stoppage time as the San Jose Earthquakes rallied for a 3-3 draw with FC Dallas on Saturday night. http://www.officialmlbonlinestore.com/St-Louis-Cardinals-ba-22_Yadier-Molina-Jersey-qz-26.html . Rodney Stuckey scored 25 points and Greg Monroe added 18 points for the Pistons, who have not beaten Chicago since Dec. 23, 2008. The Bulls rallied from a 13-point deficit to tie the score 78-all with 9:27 remaining on Butlers dunk after a steal. Adam Wainwright Authentic Jersey . -- The Chicago Bears and offensive tackle Jonathan Scott have agreed to a one-year contract. Miguel Cabrera Jersey . -- Whatever critics in his home country had to say about Felix Hernandez, it all seemed many miles away Friday when the star pitcher reported to Mariners spring training.Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced Wednesday that forward Rene Bourque underwent surgery to repair an abdominal injury and will be sidelined for eight to 12 weeks. The surgery was performed earlier Wednesday in Montreal. Boourque, acquired from Calgary last season, suffered an abdominal wall tear during his off-season training in preparation for the season.dddddddddddd The 30-year-old scored five goals and eight points in 38 games with the Canadiens last season. wholesale jerseys china ' ' '
