Why was Texas product Jordan Spieth disqualified from the Genesis Invitational?
Why was Texas product Jordan Spieth disqualified from the Genesis Invitational?
Under Rule 6-6b of the Rules of Golf, signing an incorrect scorecard leads to automatic disqualification.
Under Rule 6-6b of the Rules of Golf, signing an incorrect scorecard leads to automatic disqualification.
Spieth was tied for 20th overall at the time and had a decent chance to contend, so this was a significant setback.
Spieth was tied for 20th overall at the time and had a decent chance to contend, so this was a significant setback.
The incident served as a reminder of the importance of strict adherence to the rules of golf.
The incident served as a reminder of the importance of strict adherence to the rules of golf.