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Jaco Van Zyl trials unusual putter during Joburg Open

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Jaco Van Zyl trials using a strange-looking putter during the opening round of the Joburg Open

Jaco Van Zyl generated lots of debate among golf fans with the introduction of an unorthodox club in his bag during the opening round of the Joburg Open.

The South African was one under for the day after 13 holes at Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club when play was suspended, where the use of an alternative putter brought plenty of interest.

Jaco Van Zyl using the Smart Square Stubby Putter
Image: Jaco Van Zyl using the Smart Square Stubby Putter

Van Zyl ditched his regular flat stick in favour of a Cleveland's Smart Square Stubby putter, which is traditionally used as a training device.

Although the cube weighs the same as a regular putter, its tiny clubface doesn't leave any margin for error on the greens!

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 23:  A waterlogged bunker after play was suspended during day one of the Joburg Open at the Royal Johannesburg and Ke
Image: Heavy rain left the course waterlogged in Johannesburg

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