Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke

Golf's governing bodies approved a rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, a move opposed by two major golf organizations that contend long putters are not hurting the game.

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Dufner struggled to a 4-over 74 to lose to Johnson by one. The former Masters champion didn't have it easy in the final round either, as he closed with a 2- over 72 in what was a 2-man race throughout the final round.

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