Shaun Norris responded sharply to questions regarding the use of his putting stroke after his 65 on Saturday vaulted him into the spotlight.
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Norris was the first player out on Saturday, but received far more television time that he was expecting as he produced a bogey-free round of five-under par.
The Asian Tour member was immediately questioned about his long putter by journalists after his round, following the controversy surrounding Bernhard Langer on the Champions Tour.
Norris was having none of it.
‘They can come and actually walk with me,’ said Norris.
‘I know I’m in my rights and I’m a long way from touching myself.’
Admitting that he tried unsuccessfully to convert to the short putter, following the anchoring ban in 2016, Norris was clear in his assertions that he does not anchor his putter and is playing within the rules of the game.
‘I’ve had officials walk with me in Asia and they can stand right next to me for all I care,’ Norris said. ‘That’s just the way I was brought up, I’m never going to try to take advantage of anything.’
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