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U.S. Women's Open: A History of Controversial Disqualifications

5/28/2025

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The U.S. Women's Open has been marred by dramatic controversies over the years. Jackie Pung faced disqualification in 1957 for a scorecard blunder, while Anna Nordqvist's late penalty in 2016 turned the tide in a playoff. Most recently, rookie Natthakritta Vongtaveelap was disqualified in 2023 when her caddie used an illegal range finder, adding to the tournament's tumultuous history.

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Story summary

The U.S. Women's Open has been marred by dramatic controversies over the years. Jackie Pung faced disqualification in 1957 for a scorecard blunder, while Anna Nordqvist's late penalty in 2016 turned the tide in a playoff. Most recently, rookie Natthakritta Vongtaveelap was disqualified in 2023 when her caddie used an illegal range finder, adding to the tournament's tumultuous history.