At Glance
‣ Jordan Spieth was disqualified from the 2024 Genesis Invitational due to signing an incorrect scorecard after the second round, mistakenly recording a par instead of a bogey on the fourth hole, which led to a one-stroke discrepancy.
‣ Despite the disqualification, Spieth took full responsibility for the error, expressing his disappointment on social media and highlighting his love for the tournament and the golf course, acknowledging the importance of adhering to the rules.
‣ Tiger Woods, another prominent figure in the tournament, withdrew early due to illness after completing just six holes of his second round, with his participation generating significant excitement among fans and his continued absence from the winner’s circle at Riviera noted.
Today, I signed for an incorrect scorecard and stepped out of the scoring area, after thinking I went through all procedures to make sure it was correct. Rules are rules, and I take full responsibility. I love this tournament and golf course as much as any on @PGATOUR so it hurts…
— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth)
Jordan Spieth found himself out of the 2024 Genesis Invitational. Why? He signed an incorrect scorecard after Friday’s round. Just the day before, he’d been riding high with a solid 66. But then, Friday happened. He thought he scored a 72, edging closer to that cut line of one-over. But, oh, the devil’s in the details.
He missed a bogey on the fourth, marking a par instead. That tiny slip pushed his total to 73. Despite this, he was still within the cut line, sitting at two-over for the day. The end of his round was rough, to say the least. A double-bogey six on the 18th, after a tangle with the right-side rough, didn’t help matters.
Then came the statement on social media. “Today, I signed for an incorrect scorecard and stepped out of the scoring area,” Spieth admitted. He thought he’d double-checked everything. But rules are rules. He owned up to his mistake, expressing his love for the tournament and the course. The support in LA? He really appreciated it.
Over 50 players made the cut at Riviera, all eyeing Patrick Cantlay’s lead. He was sitting pretty at 13-under, a five-shot lead. Spieth, on the other hand, joined Tiger Woods as a spectator. Woods had his own drama, withdrawing early Friday after just six holes. Illness struck, and he found himself on an IV drip.
The buzz around Woods’s first PGA Tour start of the season was palpable. Yet, back spasms and an uncharacteristic shank marred his performance. He plans to stay for the weekend, handing over the trophy on Sunday. But, with his withdrawal, he won’t be the one lifting it. His wait for a victory at Riviera goes on.
