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Frustration Erupts as Controversial Ruling Costs New York Match

2/26/2026

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In a February 25 TGL match, officials ruled Wyndham Clark's "Hammer" attempt to alter scoring invalid because Xander Schauffele had already addressed the ball in the bunker.
Schauffele received a mulligan but failed to escape the bunker again.
New York forfeited the hole and lost the match 5-3.
Both players expressed frustration over the ruling, with Schauffele stating it "netted out terrible" for his team.

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In a February 25 TGL match, officials ruled Wyndham Clark's "Hammer" attempt to alter scoring invalid because Xander Schauffele had already addressed the ball in the bunker.
Schauffele received a mulligan but failed to escape the bunker again.
New York forfeited the hole and lost the match 5-3.
Both players expressed frustration over the ruling, with Schauffele stating it "netted out terrible" for his team.