Golf fans BLAST Harris English despite officials clearing pro golfer of ‘cheating’ after 60-minute investigation
In the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge, PGA Tour pro Harris English found himself at the center of a rules controversy. Fans took to social media to express their dissatisfaction, accusing English of cheating after his ball moved on the fringe of the green.
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PGA Tour pro Harris English found himself at the center of controversy during round three of the Charles Schwab Challenge, as fans took to express their way on to social media with dissatisfaction with a rules incident.
Despite the scrutiny, English managed to maintain his composure and carded a level par round of 70, placing him just one stroke behind the joint leaders, Adam Schenk and England’s Harry Hall. However, English’s rollercoaster round was not without its share of drama.
During the incident, English’s ball moved on the green, “My ball keeps rolling in that way,” he said over the ball, this resulted in a lengthy conversation with the tournament referee. Sky Sports commentators speculated on the movement, while fans accused English of dishonesty on social media.
Golf fans not satisfied with officials ruling on Harris English’s play
In a surprising turn of events, all eyes were on Harris English during his play on the 384-yard par-4 second hole. English, trailing behind Harry Hall, faced a challenging pitch shot up the green. As he executed the shot, the ball failed to check and ended up on the fringe of the green, leaving him with a tricky downhill putt.
It was during this critical moment that English made a startling revelation – he believed his ball had moved. According to Golf Magic, English’s comments, inadvertently picked up by hot microphones, indicated that he saw his ball move at least two dimples. This prompted him to seek advice from his playing partner, Harry Hall.
The tension grew as the tournament referee was summoned to assess the situation. The incident on the second hole of the Charles Schwab Challenge sent shockwaves through the golfing world, leading to intense debate and scrutiny.
Despite initial doubts and calls for a penalty, the subsequent investigation concluded after approximately 60 minutes, ultimately clearing Harris English of any wrongdoing. However, this ruling did not quell the voices of fans on social media who remained convinced that English had been dishonest or that the decision had been influenced.
The controversial incident served as a reminder of the fine line between the interpretation of rules and the perceptions of players’ actions on the course. In the dynamic realm of professional golf, where split-second decisions can shape the outcome of a tournament, incidents like these often spark impassioned discussions.
As the Charles Schwab Challenge progresses, the focus will undoubtedly shift back to the golf itself, but the lingering controversy surrounding Harris English’s experience on hole No. 2 will serve as a talking point for golf enthusiasts and ignite conversations about the intersection of rules, integrity, and perception within the sport.
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