The PGA is against the possibility of banning "belly putting."

It wouldn't go into effect until 2016. The Royal & Ancient (R & A) and the United States Golf Association (USGA) proposed this rule change this past November.

Besides the United States and Mexico, the R & A make the rules for golf. The USGA controls the rules in America.

The belly putt is when a golfer pins one end of the club against their stomach while attempting a shot. 

According to CNN.com, the U.S.-based PGA Tour rejects the suggested law change saying there is no evidence the technique offers a "competitive advantage" over more traditional putting methods.

"Essentially where the PGA Tour came down was that they did not think that banning anchoring (belly putting) was in the best interest of golf or the PGA Tour," the circuit's commissioner Tim Finchem told a press conference at the World Golf Championship event at Dove Mountain.

Some pros use it as an option for a put, while others don't use it at all.

"Our regulations provide that we will follow the rules as promulgated by the USGA provided, however, we retain the right not to in certain instances if we see fit," Finchem added at the press conference.

There are plenty of ways to sink the ball in after it has landed on the putting-green.  A lot of the decision-making depends on where the putter decides to grip their hands. Some will stand in different positions, depending on the angle given to the golfer.

The placement of the ball could influence a shot. When the golf ball lies near a bunker, or the edge of the grass, a different putter may be used, instead of the classic putter.

Some putters make for more force, which allows for more speed to then give the ball a chance to go further and closer to the hole.

"But we have not even begun that discussion," Finchem state. "All we've done is done what we were asked to do, which is to give them our best input and advice on that particular initiative.

There's a chance the R & A will ban the belly putt internationally. From there, the USGA will either adopt the rule change or continue to allow the shot.

Belly putting is understandable for a non-pro who has had too many Budweisers and cheeseburgers. Not only does it help your putting game, but it's a great way to not fall over as you concentrate closely on getting a small ball in a small hole.

For the pros, the belly shot may seem like an advantage they'll use to sink the shot. They might have to enjoy it for only a little bit longer.