I used a long putter for two seasons after I ruptured the L5-S1 disk in my lower back. This was during all the discussion on whether the long clubs should be allowed. I could swing a golf club, but standing over putts with a conventional putter was painful. I anchored it against my chest and it allowed me to play. My handicap didn't change, I maintained it while going through my rehab, etc.. But I was called a cheater, which really pissed me off. What I was doing at the time was legal under the rules of golf. 7 epidurals, a lot of physical therapy and now regular workouts, I'm still out playing good golf. I put conventionally, but feel that for some people there are other methods that should be allowed. I've seen Langer and McCarron both demonstrate their method. On TV it looks like they're anchored, but it's just the shirt hanging into their hand. It's probably saved both of them a lot of strain on their backs, and yes, they've won a lot of cash along the way, too.

A few years ago we had a member at our club that was consistently the lowest round of our league play, multiple club champ, etc.. A scratch player, I heard a lot of grumbling about him. People simply couldn't handle that he was a very good golfer. I then experienced the same thing when I got down to a 1-2. It continues today and the worst offenders are those who rarely practice, aren't very good, and simply don't like it that there are others who are better. They can kiss my behind and I enjoy taking them to the cleaners on the course. When those like Langer, McCarron, Adam Scott, etc., were struggling, then found a different way to putt that helped them win, the complaining really started. Those guys worked hard and got their games back. Give them credit for that. They aren't cheaters.