Statements From The Tours On Anchoring Ban...

I expected a little more support from the tours on this? Pushback from players driving the caution reaction?

PGA Tour:

While the USGA and The R&A have kept us updated on this proposed rule change, we only recently have been able to review the final language and have not until now had the opportunity to share it with our Policy Board and membership. As with any rule change, we will go through our normal process of evaluating the potential impact this will have to all our constituents. It will be discussed at our next annual player meeting on January 22 in San Diego, and it is anticipated that it will be reviewed by our Policy Board during its March meeting. During this review process, we will provide periodic updates to our stakeholders.

LPGA Tour:

STATEMENT FROM LPGA CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER KRAIG KANN REGARDING PROPOSED ANCHORING RULE
 
“The LPGA has consistently conducted our official events in accordance with the Rules of Golf as defined by the USGA and the R&A.  We certainly respect golf’s governing bodies and their long standing desire to protect and promote the best interests of the game.
 
“The proposed new Rule 14-1b prohibiting ‘anchoring the club’ in making a stroke is not yet final and the LPGA will wait with interest while the USGA and R&A consider further comments and suggestions from the golf community.
 
“In the meantime, we will continue to discuss this proposed change with our players and provide our input and thoughts directly to the USGA and R&A.”