Thumbs down: Putter mishap ends Levin's season
- By Ryan Lavner
- Oct 10, 2012 8:39 AM ET
The belly putter has been described as many things over the past few years – cheating club, career savior – but never a dangerous instrument.
Well, not anymore.
According to the Sacramento Bee, Spencer Levin underwent surgery on his left thumb Tuesday after he tore a ligament in the finger mishandling his belly putter on the practice putting green. He will miss the rest of the season.
“It’s a bummer,” said Don Levin, Spencer’s father, according to the report. “It sets him back, but there’s nothing else he could do.”
The 28-year-old Levin, who has used the belly putter for two years, has already locked up his Tour card for next season, after earning $1,283,616 in 26 events. He is currently 62nd on the money list.
According to the report, Levin can resume hitting balls in December.
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