Longtime pro bought a pro-shop putter. And then he was penalized 2 shots
Organizers announce LIV golfers will gain a formal qualification route into The Open, opening opportunities for select players from the breakaway circuit to earn spots in golf’s oldest major under new criteria.
A longtime touring pro who bought a pro-shop putter faced a two-shot penalty under equipment rules, tournament officials confirm, prompting debate over club conformity and enforcement in competitive play.
