Players guilty of misconduct face two-shot penalty
Summary
Golf officials plan to introduce new rules to punish players who misbehave during tournaments with a two-shot penalty. This policy will start at the Open Championship in July, aiming to keep player conduct respectful while allowing for passionate play.Key Facts
- Players who break the rules of behavior on the golf course could get a two-shot penalty at the Open Championship in July.
- Sergio Garcia was recently reprimanded for damaging a tee box in anger at the Masters tournament.
- Bob MacIntyre was warned for swearing and making angry gestures at the Masters.
- A new code of conduct will be in place for the four major golf tournaments this season.
- Previously, serious misconduct could only lead to disqualification, but now penalties can affect players' scores.
- The R&A and US Golf Association plan to limit how far golf balls can fly starting around 2028 to keep courses challenging.
- The new ball distance rule will apply to all levels of golf, not just professionals.
- Some players and manufacturers have concerns about the distance limitation, but officials say it is needed to maintain the sport's integrity.
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