US EditionMud Balls! Schauffele and Scheffler Have Rounds Muddied by Double Bogeys at PGA Championship
- During the opening day of the PGA Championship held at Quail Hollow on May 15, both Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele incurred double bogeys on the course’s challenging 16th hole.
- Heavy rain soaked Quail Hollow's fairways for several days before the tournament, causing mud to cling to golf balls at the difficult 16th hole, which affected shot outcomes.
- Mud on the balls caused both players’ shots to curve left, overshoot the green, and land in water hazards, prompting debate about the no lift, clean and place rule enforced by the PGA of America.
- Scheffler, the top-ranked golfer, expressed his annoyance at having a perfectly placed shot covered in mud, which made it unpredictable, and talked about how he managed to recover after the difficult situation.
- The muddy conditions and rules decision highlighted how chance can affect control in golf, and Scheffler expressed hope for a fairer test despite accepting the impact of luck over a 72-hole tournament.
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Mud balls! Schauffele and Scheffler have rounds muddied by double bogeys at PGA Championship
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