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August 9, 2026 | Edition #389 |
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Today, we will talk about the kind of rule breach you might not have heard of before. After play resumed following a suspension at the Wyndham Championship, one pro was disqualified. We have covered everything that we know so far, including a recollection of a similar incident. In other news, the golf world mourns the loss of a former PGA Tour pro who passed away at just 45, while a fan had a bizarre “celebration” of a putt, and a retired pro announced his return.
Onward…
The Wyndham Championship faced inclement weather. But when play resumed, one PGA Tour winner, yet to complete his round, made a strange gaffe. Here’s everything that led to the DQ, the USGA rule, and the pro's future.
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1923: The New York State Golf Association was officially established. The Garden City Golf Club hosted its first event on October 24, where 61 players teed off.
1981: Larry Nelson beat Fuzzy Zoeller to win the PGA Championship by four strokes. Six years later, he repeated the feat, beating Lanny Wadkins in a playoff.
2020: Collin Morikawa won his first major title at the PGA Championship. He defeated Paul Casey by two strokes.
Given the recent incident at the Wyndham Championship concerning Aaron Wise, let us know…
Do You Think Aaron Wise Was Right to Be Disqualified at the Wyndham Championship?
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