Jordan Spieth, a 13-time PGA Tour winner, missed out on a possible 14th win as he was disqualified from the Genesis Invitational on Friday after he signed for the unsuitable rating.
Spieth owned as much as the infraction, however a number of names within the sports world got here to his protection.
Longtime caddie Kip Henley, retired NHL referee Tim Peel, golfer Ted Purdy and seaside volleyball professional Ty Looms all weighed in on the rule on X.
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Jordan Spieth tees off on the fourth gap throughout the second spherical of the Genesis Invitational golf match at Riviera Nation Membership on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, within the Pacific Palisades space of Los Angeles. (AP Photograph/Ryan Kang)
“Another benchmark in the dumbest rule in all of sports,” Henley wrote.
“Is this the stupidest thing. Almost every shot is televised. Cmon #PGA you’re living in the dark ages!” Peel wrote.
“The @PGATOUR is the most outdated league ever. With all the modern technology, and man power, they can’t even keep score?” Loomis wrote.
Purdy, a member of the PING Tour, shared his personal expertise.
“There isn’t a worse feeling in professional golf. It is very expensive and embarrassing. I did it twice on @PGATOUR. One of the times I got me and my Amateur partner, Herb @Kohler, DQ’d at @attproam … Herb forgave me, but I still haven’t forgiven myself.”
Spieth bogeyed the par-3 fourth gap on the southern California course, however it was written down that he had a par.
Jordan Spieth makes his second shot on the thirteenth gap throughout the second spherical of the Genesis Invitational golf match at Riviera Nation Membership on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, within the Pacific Palisades space of Los Angeles. (AP Photograph/Ryan Kang)
The 29-year-old shot a 2-over 73 on the day — not a 72 like the cardboard stated — placing him at 3-under for the match. Spieth shot a 66 within the first spherical, placing himself in good place.
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Usually, somebody a golfer is paired with, a “marker,” will preserve rating for that golfer.
The USGA and R&A outline a marker as “the person responsible for entering a player’s score on the player’s scorecard and for certifying that scorecard.” The rule additionally states that the marker “may be” a participant, though it virtually at all times is.
It’s that golfer’s accountability to ensure the scores are right. Spieth was paired with Patrick Cantlay, who owned a five-shot lead at 13-under at the moment, and Tom Kim. Spieth and Cantlay have participated in quite a few Ryder Cups and Presidents Cups collectively as American teammates.
Spieth was 10 photographs again of Cantlay when he was disqualified, however he was nicely throughout the 1-over cutline.
Jordan Spieth watches his tee shot on the fifth gap throughout the third spherical of the Phoenix Open golf match on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona. (AP Photograph/Ross D. Franklin)
Spieth apologized to the followers who got here out to Riviera to see him play.
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“Today, I signed for an incorrect scorecard and stepped out of the scoring area, after thinking I went through all procedures to make sure it was correct. Rules are rules, and I take full responsibility. I love this tournament and golf course as much as any on @PGATOUR so it hurts to not have a run at the weekend. Really appreciated the support in LA,” he wrote on X.
Fox Information’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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