ADAM SCOTT PRACTISES FOR AUSSIE OPEN WITH CONVENTIONAL PUTTER

FROM THE PGA OF AUSTRALASIA WEBSITE
By STEVE ORME
Adam Scott appears set to discard his beloved broomstick putter in this week's Australian Open at The Lakes Golf Club.
With the Royal and Ancient and US Golf Association almost certain to ban the 'anchoring' of clubs in 2016 - effectively making 'belly' and 'broomstick' putters illegal - the 32-year-old Australian (pictured) is already planning for the future.
Scott turned up for his practice round today with eight-time major winner Tom Watson WITHOUT the broomstick he has wielded since May 2011.
The Queenslander was spotted on the practice green using a traditional putter with a slightly extended shaft.
He employed a claw-style grip with his bottom hand, similar to his technique with the broomstick, but crucially the shaft was not anchored to his midriff.
There was a clear gap of around eight centimetres between the end of the putter handle and his body.
He then took to the course with Watson and used his new wand exclusively throughout the round.

While Scott has previously declared he would persist with his long putter next season, it appears the 2009 Australian Open champion has had a change of heart.