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"Should Be Penalized Again for that" - Fans Criticize the Shane Lowry's Behaviour After Not Getting Relief for Embedded Ball
- On May 16, during the second day of the 2025 PGA Championship held at Quail Hollow, Shane Lowry encountered a difficult situation on the 8th hole, a challenging par-4.
- Lowry's tee shot landed embedded in another player's pitch mark, but tournament officials denied him relief under Rule 16.3.
- After being forced to play the embedded ball, Lowry hit into a greenside bunker and made a bogey, visibly expressing anger and frustration on the course.
- Fans on social media expressed criticism of Lowry's conduct, with some suggesting he deserved an additional one or two-stroke penalty for his actions, while others showed understanding given the challenging playing conditions.
- The incident contributed to Lowry’s challenging day as he stood just outside the projected cutline at T59 and acknowledged needing a low score to improve.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Golfer rages over cruel ruling
Shane Lowry was left fuming after he was made to play his ball from a pitch mark.
"Should be penalized again for that" - Fans criticize the Shane Lowry's behaviour after not getting relief for embedded ball
Golf fans reacted on social media after Shane Lowry expressed his frustration after a failed attempt to hit an embedded ball during the 2025 PGA Championship Round 2 on Friday.
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