Bernhard Langer under fire over 'cheating' putting stroke: "It's LAUGHABLE!"
Bernhard Langer equalled Hale Irwin's PGA Tour Champions victories but the 65-year-old German has come under fire once again over his putting stroke.
Even at the age of 65 years old, Bernhard Langer doesn't know how to slow down.
Over the weekend, the German reached an incredible milestone on the PGA Tour Champions.
In case you haven't heard, Langer birdied five of his last seven holes to shoot his age and earn a three-stroke victory at the Chubb Classic at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida.
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It meant that he recorded his 45th senior victory, tying the record with Hall of Famer Hale Irwin.
Langer was understandably emotional after the win. He told the media that he didn't think tying Irwin's record was attainable when he started playing the senior circuit.
He told the media:
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The winning moment@BernhardLanger6 birdies No. 18 to win the @ChubbClassic and ties Hale Irwin with 45 career victories. pic.twitter.com/o8REH9iFcA
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) February 19, 2023
There is absolutely no denying that Langer is regarded as one of the greatest German players of all time.
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001/2002 and boasts two major championship victories, both coming at the Masters in 1985 and 1993.
Oh, and he's also now won 121 times across the world.
Yet for all of his brilliance he has faced several cheating accusations throughout his career.
Particularly with his putting stroke.
Speaking to GolfDigest in 2017, Langer sounded absolutely fed up with the accusations.
In fairness, the USGA came to his defence. Langer has said he continually consults with Champions Tour officials about this.
He said back then:
Langer said if he was further down the money list then he doubted the stroke would be such a talking point.
He also said there was a hint of jealousy from his critics.
In the immediate aftermath of his latest victory, an account called @Trot_Golfer called out Langer, describing his putting stroke as 'laughable'.
He tagged several golf journalists and the post has received quite a response.
See here:
The cheating by @BernhardLanger6 is laughable at this point..rules officials on the @ChampionsTour need to do their job… 14-1b anchor point created by the forearm …this is from today… @NoLayingUp @TronCarterNLU @chambleebrandel @AlanShipnuck @MintzGolf @Daniel_Rapaport pic.twitter.com/hl9K42Zn3J
— TrotGolfer (@Trot_Golfer) February 19, 2023
Comments included:
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What do the rules of golf say?
According to rule 14-1b, the player must not anchor the club 'directly' or by use of an 'anchor point'.
What do you think about this? Have you noticed this putting stroke at your club? Don't hesitate to Tweet us with your thoughts.
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