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Rules mix up caused Tony Finau to sign for wrong score in Mexico; ended up with a lower score than he signed for
The strange stories from last week’s tour stop just keep coming. A misunderstanding during the first round of the WGC-Mexico led Tony Finau to sign for an incorrect score. On this occasion, something we very rarely see happen took place. Instead of the American facing a DQ, his score was adjusted from a 74, down to a 73.
The incident took place on the very first hole of the event, where Finau pulled his opening tee shot, and the ball landed up a tree. The tree, however, was located in a fenced area which had been established as a Temporary Immovable Obstruction (TIO).
The 29-year-old then called for a rules official, and the official, Gary Young, granted Finau a free-drop. Finau, however, was unaware that the area had been a TIO and with Young not informing him that it was such, Finau proceeded to take a drop outside of the area, believing that he would now be playing his third shot next.
Finau eventually signed for a five on the hole, when he had actually made four. The following day, Finau met Young on the grounds of Club de Golf Chapultepec and thanked the official for his help in the matter, and informed him of how he had finished up on the hole. Understanding that there had been a mix up in communication and that Finau had taken a penalty drop as opposed to a free drop, which he was entitled to, Young reported the issue to the Tournament committee.
Speaking to the Associated Press, Young said
“I took it to the committee and they were torn. I felt strongly there should be no penalty based on my miscommunication. We called the USGA, gave them all the details and they agreed it was a committee error.”
Subsequently, Finau’s first-round score was changed from a 74 down to a 73, and the American went on to finish the event T25. Sharing his thoughts on the subject, Finau kept his musings short and sweet, stating, “That’s never happened to me before.”
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GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.
As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.
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Henny John
Mar 1, 2019 at 4:23 am
Pool him
Travis
Feb 28, 2019 at 1:22 pm
Technically shouldn’t there be a penalty applied for signing an incorrect scorecard? Or does that rule only apply when officials want to hurt someone’s score and potentially cost them the tournament? lol
Mike
Mar 1, 2019 at 3:37 am
You can find the answer in the Rules of Golf. I could tell you what it is but I don’t feel like it as you just wanted to take a stab at rules officials.
CT
Feb 28, 2019 at 1:13 pm
I’m not sure what is dumb
– that the PGA Tour plays on a course with a tree as a TIO
– that the PGA Tour has to call the USGA to discuss
Tony F seem to be the least concern on my list
Brad
Feb 28, 2019 at 2:25 pm
Yep, the dumbest part is the PGA calling the USGA about the rules. The PGA needs to kick the USGA to the curb and create their own rule book like every other pro sports league in the world. It’s time for the USGA to wither on their own twisted vine.
Mike
Mar 1, 2019 at 3:40 am
I do know it’s rather dumb to claim the tree is a TIO. How did you come up with that? It certainly doesn’t say so in the article.
The dude
Feb 28, 2019 at 12:54 pm
Really dumb….
B
Feb 28, 2019 at 1:15 pm
Naw, just your comment. Comment if you have something worthwhile to say.. I thought it was an interesting story.. don’t hear to often about having to adjust a score down.. Shows how playing with integrity pays off in the end.