Unique Ruling at THE PLAYERS Championship Shakes Up Leaderboard
Alright, golf fans, let’s talk about the drama unfolding at THE PLAYERS Championship. We’ve got some unexpected action that’s shaking things up at TPC Sawgrass, and it all revolves around Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia. These two started the third round as co-leaders, but an unusual ruling had them taking shots from a rather unexpected location—the driving range!
Here’s how it all went down. The wind was a major factor on Saturday, making conditions tough for everyone. Both Lee and Bhatia found themselves in trouble on the fifth hole when their tee shots veered left—way left—ending up among bushes and plants. Instead of trying to play it from an impossible position, they took unplayable lies, which gave them an interesting option under Rule 19 of the Rules of Golf. This rule allows players to drop as far back as they want, keeping the original spot between them and the hole. So what did they do? They dropped their balls on the back of TPC Sawgrass’ driving range, a location across a small lake from the fifth hole!
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Now, imagine the scene: two of the top players in the tournament hitting shots from the driving range in the middle of a competitive round. That’s not something you see every day! But it wasn’t just about the spectacle—the ruling proved costly. Both players ended up carding double bogeys on the hole. Lee had been cruising with four straight pars to start his round but found himself suddenly two shots behind co-leaders Will Zalatoris, Alex Smalley, and J.J. Spaun. Bhatia, who had already dropped strokes on holes three and four, fell even further behind.
This moment just goes to show how unpredictable golf can be. One minute, you're in control, and the next, a single hole can change the entire tournament. As the competition continues, the question now is: Can Lee and Bhatia recover from this setback and fight their way back to the top?
One thing is for sure—the leaderboard at THE PLAYERS Championship is as exciting as ever, and with more golf left to play, anything can happen. Stay tuned!
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