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During the final round of The Players Championship, golfer Austin Eckroat was penalized for a rule violation after his birdie putt took too long to drop in, leaving him with a par on the 11th hole. The penalty added to a frustrating round for Eckroat, who ultimately finished with a four-over 76. Xander Schauffele led the tournament heading into the final day, with a $4.5 million winner’s purse at stake.
Rory McIlroy stirred up controversy at The Players Championship with two debated drops, leading to social media scrutiny and discussions with playing partners. Despite the controversy, McIlroy posted an impressive 65 to share the early lead, showcasing improved play after recent struggles. He emphasized his belief in karma and conscientiousness in following the Rules of Golf, while also expressing comfort with his decisions amidst the scrutiny.
College golfer Tommy Kuhl set a course record of 62 in a U.S. Open qualifier, but disqualified himself after realizing he had broken the rules of golf by repairing aeration marks around his ball on the green. Kuhl signed an incorrect scorecard and knew he had to report his mistake to the rules official. Despite the fact that other players also repaired ball marks on the course, Kuhl took responsibility for his actions and will have to wait another year to attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open.