The R&A and United States Golf Association have agreed to ban anchored putters from 2016 in the adoption of Rule 14-1b in the Rules of Golf.
The Rule to prohibit the anchoring of putters was proposed in November last year and has now been officially approved by the R&A and the USGA.
It will come into effect on January 1, 2016 when the four-year cycle of Rule changes next comes around.
"We took a great deal of time to consider this issue and received a variety of contributions from individuals and organisations at all levels of the game," Sky Sports News quotes the chief executive of the R&A, Peter Dawson, as saying.
"The report published today gives a comprehensive account of the reasons for taking the decision to adopt the new Rule and addresses the concerns that have been raised.
"We recognise this has been a divisive issue but after thorough consideration we remain convinced that this is the right decision for golf."
The PGA revealed earlier this year that they were opposed to the ban.
Matt Domm
