Charley Hoffman gets key ruling after hitting two balls into water at American Express

golf.com January 20, 2025, 04:01 AM UTC

Charley Hoffman faced a challenging situation during the final round of the American Express golf tournament, hitting two balls into the water on the 13th hole. He sought input from his playing partners, Jason Day and Sepp Straka, about whether his second ball crossed a specific point before entering the water. After discussing the situation, Day and Straka agreed to check the area. They determined that Hoffman's ball likely crossed over a contour before going into the water. This allowed Hoffman to drop his ball closer to the green instead of hitting from the original spot. Hoffman ultimately finished the round with a score of one-under 71, tying for fifth place. His decision to involve his partners in the rules discussion was noted as a significant moment during the tournament.


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