Arrr! Jordan Spieth be walkin' the plank from the Genesis Invitational for signin' a faulty scorecard. Shiver me timbers!
2024-02-16
Avast ye landlubbers! Three-time champion Jordan Spieth was banished from the Genesis Invitational on Friday for signin' a scurvy scorecard. 'Twas a blunder of epic proportions, makin' him walk the plank in shame. Aaarrrr!
Jordan Spieth, the three-time major champion, was disqualified from the Genesis Invitational after signing an incorrect scorecard. He mistakenly wrote down a par instead of a bogey on the par-3 fourth hole, affecting his overall score. Spieth shot a 2-over 73 in the second round, not a 72 as indicated on the card, placing him at 3-under for the tournament. Normally, a golfer's playing partner, known as a "marker," keeps score and certifies the scorecard, but ultimately it is the player's responsibility to ensure accuracy. Spieth was paired with Patrick Cantlay, who was leading the tournament by five shots at 13-under. The day was overshadowed by Tiger Woods' withdrawal due to illness, though he did not require hospitalization. Despite being well within the cutline, Spieth's disqualification left him 10 shots behind Cantlay. The tournament was full of unexpected twists and turns, making for an eventful weekend at Riviera.