Adam Scott costly error at Cadillac Championship as wrong ball confusion triggers Rule 6.3c penalty at Trump National Doral
Adam Scott received a two-stroke penalty at the Cadillac Championship after mistakenly playing the wrong ball on Hole 8 at Trump National Doral. Rules official Nico Pearson confirmed the decision under Rule 6.3c. The incident highlights how strict golf rules are, as even experienced players can face costly mistakes from simple assumptions during high-level tournaments.
Adam Scott received a two-stroke penalty at the Cadillac Championship after mistakenly playing the wrong ball on Hole 8 at Trump National Doral. Rules official Nico Pearson confirmed the decision under Rule 6.3c. The incident highlights how strict golf rules are, as even experienced players can face costly mistakes from simple assumptions during high-level tournaments.
