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Just saw this article.  I understand what the problem was, what I do not understand is why the spacing of the grips is a problem.  would it somehow give an unfair advantage?  Why is this rule there?

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I finally found the rule(below) but still do not know why there would be an issue with spacing less than 1 1/2 “

c. Two Grips

A putter may have two grips provided each is circular in cross-section, the axis of each coincides with the axis of the shaft, and they are separated by at least 1.5 inches (38.1 mm).

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Stuart M.
 

I am a "SCRATCH GOLFER".  I hit ball, Ball hits Tree, I scratch my head. 😜

Driver: Ping G410 Plus 10.5* +1* / 3 Hybrid: Cleveland HIBORE XLS / 4,5 & 6 Hybrids: Mizuno JP FLI-HI / Irons/Wedges 7-8-9-P-G: Mizuno JPX800 HD / Sand Wedge: Mizuno JPX 800 / Lob Wedge: Cleveland CBX 60* / Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG 7S / Balls: Srixon Soft / Beer: Labatt Blue (or anything nice & cold) 

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9 hours ago, StuM said:

I finally found the rule(below) but still do not know why there would be an issue with spacing less than 1 1/2 “

c. Two Grips

A putter may have two grips provided each is circular in cross-section, the axis of each coincides with the axis of the shaft, and they are separated by at least 1.5 inches (38.1 mm).

Possibly because such spacing could be abused to provide "notches" or something for your fingers to rest.

Thus in effect making a "contoured" grip, or something.

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