Banned Anchored Putting Stroke Update: Masters Champion Adam Scott Retains Lawyer To Keep HIm Abreast of Controversial Ruling

Masters champion Adam Scott insists his hiring of a lawyer is not suggesting that a lawsuit against the PGA is anchors aweigh.

According to USA Today, Scott, who used an anchored putting stroke during his Masters win in April, is saying that he has retained counsel to keep him abreast of the latest developments behind a recent ruling that outlaws anchored putters.

"My intention is just to get all the information given to me possible from the PGA Tour," USA Today reported Scott as saying. "And just really, for me, like anyone else in a business, to have some professional guidance on this issue."

Four of the last six champions in golf's major events have won with the anchored putting stroke. The U.S. Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club, who combine to govern golf, will prohibit tour professionals from "anchoring a club against their bodies" beginning in 2016, USA Today added. The governing bodies have prodded the PGA Tour to adhere to their policy to ensure a single set of rules for the sport.

"I don't think I have the ability to get that (information) or ask the right questions, necessarily. I'm not a lawyer. And that's not my area of expertise," Scott said. "So I just want to get that information and make sure that my views are expressed to the Tour and that's that. There's no intention of filing suit or making problems."

Last week, PGA Tour pro Tim Clark told USA Today, "We're not going to roll over and just accept this. We will look into all options. We have been put into a position where we have to fight for our livelihoods. We will do what we need to do to get a fair result."

Clark has been using the anchored putting stroke since he turned professional in 1998 and has 10 PGA Tour wins in his career.