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GolfernewsThe long puttercontinues to settongues waggingMasters reigniteslong putter rowAlan Hedley reports on how Adam Scott hasas many allies as those who disapprove afterhis long putter secured The MastersThe row over longputters rumbles on.Relations betweenthe R and A, the USGAand the PGA of America havebeen a bit frosty following AdamScott’s Masters victory.PGA President Ted Bishopdescribed Scott’s win as makingit as “painful as swallowing ahandful of nails for USGA and Rand A officials.”The PGA and the PGA ofAmerica have made it clear theydon’t like the idea of banning longputters and in response to whatBishop, R and A chief executivePeter Dawson said: “Some of thecomment has been inflammatoryand it’s perhaps put rule-makingonto the negotiating table. We’veseen a campaign rather thancomment. I don’t want to inflamethe situation, but I have beensurprised and indeed disappointedand Ted knows my views.”Scott was the first to win amajor using a broom-handle putterbut Keegan Bradley (2011 PGAChampionship), Webb Simpson(2012 US Open) and Ernie Els (2012Open) all used belly putters fortheir victories.Closer to home Yorkshire’s JodiLonghirst HallGOLF CLUB8 FREEGOLF LESSONSWITH EVERY NEW 12 MONTH MEMBERSHIPFOR£495ONLY2FLORIDA STYLE36COURSES*Worthupto £200WITH PGA PROLESS THAN £9.50 PER WEEKPANORAMICHOLESLonghirst Hall, Morpeth, NE61 3LL01670 791562 • www.longhirstgolf.co.ukOffer available on brand new first time Longhirst Hall memberships only. Joining from 7th Mar 13,when purchasing full 12 month membership package. Offer valid until 31st May 2013.Can be withdrawn at anytime46 Northern Golfer