Unusual Incident at DP World Tour: Professional's 'Air Swing' Not Recognized as a Stroke Scoring Attempt
In an unexpected turn of events at the Open de France, Japanese golfer Keita Nakajima experienced a bizarre incident that did not cost him a shot in his round at Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Breteche.
During his play on the 15th hole, Nakajima found himself in an unusual predicament. A cough from a spectator in the crowd during his downswing caused a mis-hit, resulting in an air shot. Despite the air shot, Nakajima's score was not affected as he carded a four-under round of 67 for his opening round.
According to the DP World Tour's rules, a stroke has not been made if the player deliberately tries to miss the ball. The referee at the Open de France decided not to penalize Nakajima with a penalty stroke for his shot on the 15th hole. The DP World Tour further clarified this decision through a rules post on their social media, stating that Nakajima's air shot was not deemed to be a shot because it was deliberate, attempting to miss the ball after being disturbed.
Nakajima's 'swing of the day' was certainly a unique and comical incident. However, it did not deter him from his impressive performance on the course. He managed to find the greenside bunker with his second shot at the 15th hole but ended up making a bogey.
Despite the incident, Nakajima's round was marked by six birdies, indicating his resilience and determination on the course. Nakajima ended up tying for fourth place, despite the bizarre incident at the 15th hole.
The Open de France continues to provide exciting moments and unexpected turns, with Nakajima's air shot being a testament to the unpredictable nature of golf.
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