21-year-old golfer Sahith Theegala self-imposed a 2-shot penalty at the Tour Championship, believing he moved sand in a bunker shot.

Sahith Theegala, a 21-year-old golfer, self-imposed a two-shot penalty during the Tour Championship at East Lake, believing he moved sand in a bunker shot. Despite lacking clear evidence, he felt strongly about his decision, stating he was 98-99% sure of the infraction. This occurred amidst the high stakes of the FedEx Cup finale, where the winner receives $25 million. Theegala maintained his performance, finishing with seven birdies on the back nine.

September 01, 2024
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