The Schauffele Zozo Championship incident saw the golfer facing a significant challenge after a quadruple-bogey on the ninth hole, impacting his opening round.
Schauffele’s Tree Root Challenge at Zozo Championship
The Schauffele Zozo Championship incident saw the golfer facing a significant challenge after a quadruple-bogey on the ninth hole, impacting his opening round. Xander Schauffele, a double major winner, found his ball wedged among tree roots at the Narashino Country Club in Japan. Instead of taking a penalty drop, Schauffele attempted to hit the ball out twice, only to be unsuccessful in dislodging it. Laughing off the situation, he eventually opted for an unplayable lie drop, acknowledging his stubbornness in the process.
Reflecting on the incident, Schauffele humorously admitted, “I should have just taken an unplayable, but I was an idiot and tried to hit it. Then I was stubborn and tried to hit it again.” Despite the setback, his round consisted of one birdie and 16 pars, finishing with a three-over round of 73.
Zozo Championship First Round Highlights
The first round of the Zozo Championship saw Taylor Moore leading the field with an impressive seven-under-par 63. Moore holds a one-shot lead over fellow Americans Max Greyserman and Eric Cole, along with Colombia’s Nico Echavarria. England’s Harry Hall, who won his maiden PGA Tour title in July, is five shots off the lead at two under par.
Defending champion Collin Morikawa is positioned further back, aiming to improve in the upcoming rounds. As the championship progresses, players like Schauffele will seek to overcome early challenges and make a strong comeback.
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