Cameron Tringale confesses that there was an incorrect scorecard that was not detected. Golf has always been a game of honor and sportsmanship, and the way Cameron Tringale confesses mistake has exemplified this attribute.
According to Yahoo Sports, the 26-year-old Cameron Tringale confesses to the PGA Tour office that he missed a stroke when he attempted to tap in on the 11th hole on Sunday. He then requested the office to disqualify him from the 2014 PGA Championship because of the error he made.
There is still uncertainty surrounding this alleged stroke, but Cameron Tringale confesses that he, himself, is quite unsure about whether he actually addressed the ball. This would have helped decide if the error he made warranted the penalty. Cameron Tringale confesses that he was ridden with guilt over the past week.
Cameron Tringale confesses in his statement, "Realizing that there could be the slightest doubt that the swing over the ball should have been recorded as a stroke, I spoke with the PGA of America and shared with them my conclusion that the stroke should have been recorded."
Under the rules of the PGA, a player ends up being disqualified if he signs an incorrect scorecard. The mistake would have actually added an additional stroke to his round, leading him from a tie for 33rd place (four under par) to a tie for 36th. By virtue of his requested disqualification, Cameron Tringale confesses will be forfeiting his prize money, which was worth $53,000.
As if that huge amount of money was not enough, Cameron Tringale confesses will also be giving away his finest performance in a major championship. In four previous major starts, Cameron Tringale confesses missed the cut thrice and finished 72nd in the 2012 PGA Championship. He has not now in his professional career, but last week was his finest overall performance as a professional golfer given the stage.
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