January 09, 2013

GCA Q&A With David Eger

January 09, 2013/ Geoff Shackelford

Thirteen years after his first GolfClubAtlas.com Feature Interview, David Eger returns. Thanks to reader John for reminding me to read Eger's insights shared with Ran Morrissett on topics ranging from Pinehurst to course setup to Champions Tour life to the recent anchoring ban:

I’ve never been a fan of anchoring a putter when making a stroke. 15 years ago when someone had a long putter, you licked your chops knowing the guy couldn’t putt a lick. Nowadays, and Webb Simpson, Adam Scott & Keegan Bradely prove it, anchoring is a better method to putt well. I also have a problem with the Matt Kucher method, side saddle & anything different than conventional (yes, including the various claw grips) to be troublesome.

Geoff Shackelford

Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning Drive, is co-host of The Ringer's ShackHouse is the author of eleven books.