At Glance
‣ There was controversy at the PGA Professional Championship due to allegations by Pro JJ Killeen that holes had been recut before all players could finish their second round, which could affect the outcome for those who had marked their balls on the greens the previous evening.
‣ The PGA of America responded to the allegations, stating that hole locations are only moved between rounds and not before the completion of a round, asserting that their championship team followed normal protocol in preparing for round 3 after the completion of round 2.
‣ JJ Killeen, who missed the cut at the tournament, highlighted the lack of a specific rule for such situations, expressing concern over the fairness and consistency of play for those affected by the recut holes, suggesting players had to estimate the distance of their putts from the night before.
https://twitter.com/jjkilleentcu/status/1785669974826135579
Oh boy, did things get spicy at the PGA Professional Championship. Someone stirred the pot on social media, claiming the holes got a sneaky overnight makeover. But hold up, the PGA of America was quick to clap back. They’re like, “Nope, we play by the book. Holes move only between rounds, folks.”
Pro JJ Killeen was the one who lit the fuse. He took to X, dropping the bomb that Fields Ranch East and West had a bit of a mix-up. Imagine, you’re all set for a putt, and bam, the hole’s playing hide and seek. Killeen’s tweet had golfers scratching their heads in the morning light. Suddenly, a 5-footer turned into a 2-footer or vice versa. Talk about a head-scratcher.
Now, let’s not forget, this tournament’s a big deal. It’s your ticket to the PGA Championship at Valhalla. So, you bet there was a buzz when Killeen suggested there might’ve been a goof-up. But the PGA of America was having none of it. They’re like, “Chill, guys, we got this. It’s all part of the plan.”
Killeen wasn’t just tweeting for the heck of it, though. He genuinely seemed puzzled. “What’s the protocol here?” he mused. “Do you just guesstimate where your ball was?” It’s not every day you hear about such a kerfuffle.
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Back to the drama. Killeen’s tweets were like breadcrumbs, leading us through the whole saga. He even pointed out how weird it was for those who noticed their putts were closer or further than before. “Just move it back to where you think it was,” he suggested. But yeah, “weird” was the word of the day.
The tournament wasn’t just about this hiccup, though. Ben Polland was killing it, leading by three shots into the final day. And let’s not forget Michael Block, the sensation from the 2023 PGA Championship. With a T15 and a slam dunk hole-in-one under his belt, he was one-over heading into the final round. Thanks to his previous performance, he’s already locked in for the 2024 Major.
So, there you have it. A little controversy, a bit of confusion, and a whole lot of golf. Just another day in the world of professional golf, am I right?
