Hearn's putting questioned by rules officials at John Deere Classic
David Hearn was pulled aside by rules officials after his blazing second round Friday, as they wanted to get a closer look at the putting stroke that led to his 64.
David Hearn just took off with his putter with rules officials. His caddie tells me they are looking at his stroke to make sure he isn’t anchoring.
— Chantel McCabe (@ChantelMcCabeGC) July 13, 2018
After the ban he’s tried many methods, this one he’s used for 4 months. I’m told it’s the first time he’s been called on this.
Hearn is using a long putter at the John Deere Classic, one that looks as though he is anchoring it to his chest - a method that was banned in 2016.
The Canadian gained over five strokes putting through Rounds 1 and 2 at TPC Deere Run, raising some eyebrows among tournament rules officials.
After Hearn met with them, officials didn't determine he'd committed a violation, but he did lose strokes putting in Saturday's third round.
HEADLINES
- Schauffele up by 4 over Rory, Day after Round 2 at Wells Fargo
- Rory McIlroy confirms he and Adam Scott also involved in Saudi meetings
- Gotterup fires 64 to lead by 1 through Round 2 in Myrtle Beach
- Schauffele shoots 64 to take Wells Fargo lead, McIlroy in contention
- Hossler, MacIntyre share 1st-round lead in Myrtle Beach Classic