Kruger secures victory in New Delhi's inaugural event
In the 2013 Avantha Masters in New Delhi, a surprising turn of events occurred when Peter Whiteford was disqualified due to an incorrect scorecard. According to the rules of golf, signing an incorrect scorecard typically leads to disqualification.
Whiteford, who led after the first and second days of the tournament, incurred a penalty of one stroke on the 18th hole when his ball moved before he played it. Despite this, he failed to replace the ball, leading to his disqualification. The Rules Committee was able to determine that Whiteford's ball had indeed moved.
Jbe Kruger, on the other hand, managed to hold onto his lead and win the title. Kruger's final-round score was 69, which was enough to win by two strokes, finishing the tournament 14 strokes under par. Jorge Campillo of Spain and Marcel Siem of Germany finished tied for second place.
Marcus Fraser of Austria and Jose Manuel Lara of Spain finished three strokes behind the leader. Kruger almost lost his lead on the 17th and 18th holes but managed to rescue par on the 18th.
Whiteford expressed his disappointment over the situation and admitted that he should have reviewed the potential ball movement. He also stated that he was not cheating. Several viewers contacted the Tour website regarding Whiteford's potential ball movement, prompting officials to review the matter.
European Tour chief referee John Paramor reviewed the matter of Peter Whiteford's disqualification and spoke to Whiteford before he went out on the course. If Whiteford had contacted a member of the Rules Team before signing his scorecard, the disqualification penalty could have been avoided.
Despite the unfortunate turn of events for Whiteford, Jbe Kruger's victory was a testament to his resilience and skill on the golf course. The Avantha Masters in New Delhi will long be remembered for both Kruger's victory and Whiteford's disqualification.
Golf was the sport in question during the 2013 Avantha Masters in New Delhi, where Peter Whiteford was disqualified. Whiteford, leading the tournament after the first and second days, incurred a penalty on the 18th hole due to his ball moving before play and his failure to replace it, a breach of golf's rules.
