BREAKING: Jordan Spieth release official statement following disqualification
“Rules are rules, and I take full responsibility.”
Jordan Spieth released a statement following his disqualification from The Genesis Invitational due to signing an inaccurate scorecard.
At the end of Friday’s round, Spieth unfortunately concluded with a double-bogey. Despite this setback, he was still tied for 20th place and had the potential for a strong finish. However, shortly after completing the round, Spieth received distressing news. He would not be able to continue playing over the weekend. The reason behind this unfortunate turn of events was his disqualification for signing an incorrect scorecard. On the par-three fourth hole, Spieth recorded a bogey, but mistakenly marked a par on his card and failed to rectify the error.
Following his disqualification, Spieth took full responsibility for the mistake and issued a statement acknowledging his error.
The act of signing an incorrect scorecard and stepping out of the scoring area has once again brought attention to the ongoing debate surrounding scorekeeping in golf.
With the advancements in technology and the ability to electronically track scores, many fans find it frustrating that such a minor mistake can result in such a severe penalty. Jordan Spieth, who took full responsibility for his actions, received an outpouring of support from fans.
However, this incident raises the question of whether golf’s governing bodies will reconsider their approach to scorekeeping in light of this event.
