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Adam Scott Penalized for Rule Violation During Cadillac Championship

Adam Scott Penalized for Rule Violation During Cadillac Championship

Summary

Golfer Adam Scott received a two-stroke penalty for hitting the wrong ball during the first round of the 2026 Cadillac Championship. This penalty changed his score on the eighth hole from a par to a double-bogey 7.

Key Facts

  • Adam Scott played the wrong ball on the eighth hole of the tournament.
  • The penalty was for breaking Rule 6.3c, which covers hitting a wrong ball.
  • Scott found and played a ball that was not his before finding his actual ball.
  • His score on that hole changed from par (even score) to double-bogey 7 (two strokes over par).
  • Scott finished the round with a score of 4-over 76.
  • This event is the first PGA Tour tournament held at Trump National Doral since 2016.
  • Cameron Young led the tournament after the first round with an 8-under 64.
  • Jordan Spieth was in second place at 7-under after the first round.
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