PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. One of the hottest players in amateur golf had his U.S. Amateur run end Wednesday under unusual circumstances.Akshay Bhatia, the 16-year-old left-hander who has been dominating the junior golf circuit over the past year, squandered a late lead in his eventual 19-hole loss to Bradford Tilley in the Round of 64.Bhatia was all square against Tilley as they played Pebble Beachs par-5 14th hole. After knocking his second shot onto the green, Bhatia and his caddie, Chris Darnell, stopped to use the restroom. Bhatia walked up to the green afterward, but Darnell asked what he thought was a USGA official for a ride up to the green.The gentleman was wearing a USGA pullover, Darnell explained afterward. I asked if I could get a ride to the green to keep up pace, and he said yes. So I hopped on the back, got up to the green, hopped off and thought nothing of it.Conditions of the competition prohibit players and caddies from riding on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized.It turns out that the cart that Darnell rode on was not driven by a USGA official. Rather, it was just a volunteer wearing USGA apparel. A rules official who was in the area spotted the infraction and assessed Bhatia an adjustment penalty, so instead of winning the hole with a birdie-4 to move 1 up, the match remained all square.
U.S. Amateur: Articles, photos and videos
Even more interesting was what Darnell said happened earlier in the match.I had already seen the other caddie in our group do it on the ninth hole, Darnell said. Same thing USGA pullover, drove him from the bathroom up to the fairway so I assumed it was fine. I didnt point it out at the time because everything seemed kosher. He had the USGA stuff on, and I didnt think anything of it.Bhatia won the 15th hole to go 1 up, but lost the 17th and 19th holes with bogeys to lose the match. He didnt blame the outcome on the cart incident. What can you do? Ill have plenty of opportunities to play in this tournament, so Im not too upset about it, he said. Its just frustrating because I deserved to win that match. That wasnt the outcome I wanted, but I cant do anything about it.Bhatia, of Wake Forest, N.C., has been a dominant force in the junior ranks, going back-to-back at the Junior PGA (including this dramatic hole-out), capturing the AJGA Polo, taking the Sage Valley Invitational and reaching the finals of the U.S. Junior.
Rosaforte Report: Parkland Tragedy Weighs Heavily on Golf Teams By Tim Rosaforte, February 19, 2018, 11:00 am, from the Honda Classic at PGA National Evan Kuperman and Amanda Okulanis from the boys' and girls' golf teams at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Rosaforte report: parkland tragedy weighs heavily on golf
Debate rages on: Putting with flagstick in 'sacrilege' at Augusta? The new Rules of Golf that were introduced this year have been endlessly dissected, but next week's Masters promises to
Debate rages on: Putting with flagstick in sacrilege at
newsenter.org/augusta/2019/04/07/428912-debate-rages-on-putting-with-flagstick-in-sacrilege-at-augusta-golf-channel.html
Augusta National has given no indication that it would institute a local rule prohibiting the use of the flagstick while putting. It also has the option to switch to the slighter thicker type used at USGA events like the U.S. Open. That would discourage players leaving in the pin. But there have been no signals yet of such a change.
Debate rages on: Putting with flagstick in 'sacrilege' at
Big-hitting Texas A&M senior Cameron Champ has decided to turn pro. He will make his pro debut this week at the PGA Tour's OHL Classic at Mayakoba, where he received a sponsor exemption.
Texas a&m's cameron champ turns pro, to debut at pga tour's
Aggressiveness Pays Off for Jordan Spieth vs. Charl
Hosung Choi's PGA Tour debut is officially off and running, as the 45-year-old sensation is on the course at Monterey Peninsula. Watch: Hosung Choi hits first shot in PGA Tour debut | Golf Channel
Watch: Choi hits first shot in PGA Tour debut - sports.yahoo.com
Here is everything you need to know about the Arnold Palmer Invitational, including how to watch live on TV and stream online, as well as the tee times, purse and past winners. Arnold Palmer
Friday foursomes pairings: Kerr paired with Lexi | Handicaps
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Play has been halted at the Wells Fargo Championship with the day's final pairing on the 10 th hole. Play was halted because of potential lightning in the area at 3:37 p.m. (ET). Storms were forecast for later in the afternoon at Quail Hollow Club but players were taken off the course suggesting a lengthy delay.
Wells Fargo Championship: Four tied atop leaderboard before
Sergio Garcia Birdies 18th in Dark at 2017 Dubai Desert
Phil Mickelson leads the Desert Classic after 54 holes and is chasing his 44th career PGA Tour victory. He leads Adam Hadwin by two heading into Sunday's final round at the PGA West Stadium Course.
Mickelson still leads after 54 holes of Desert Classic | Your
Big names, big numbers: Stars miss the cut. Share this post. Big names, big numbers: Stars miss the cut. Source: Golf Channel Published on 2018-06-16
The Big Numbers Song - YouTube
0 Comments