“Someone deserves jail time” – Golf fans stunned as Gordon Sargent’s putt at 18 bounces out of hole during US Open

A startling turn of events during the most recent U.S. Open left golf fans perplexed. An unthinkable event happened on Gordon Sargent‘s last putt at the 18th hole, shattering expectations and leaving everyone wondering about reality. His ball seemed to be headed for glory as it reached the hole, but it had an unexpected bounce and flew out of the hole instead. Fans expressed their amazement and dismay at the occurrence on Twitter, which rapidly turned into a raging tempest.

The golfing community has been rocked by this sudden change of events. It has led to a deeper examination of what happened and the responses that followed. According to Golf Channel, as Gordon Sargent was ready to make his last shot in his incredible U.S. Open debut, the stage was set for a stunning conclusion. Sargent’s putt bore the weight of his outstanding performance throughout the competition as he was poised to win the title of low amateur.

With perfect timing, the ball glided towards the cup and struck the back with great accuracy. But in a twist that defied logic, the ball came back out of the hole, leaving Sargent speechless and the audience in awe. How such an odd turn of events could occur at a renowned tournament like the U.S. Open sparked a whirlwind of responses on social media. The event gained attention, enthralling and perplexing followers.

In response to the growing interest, the USGA provided some clarification. They disclosed that the caddy for the previous group had had trouble getting the flag and had unintentionally lifted the cup liner in the process. Sargent’s ball was forcibly expelled from the hole as a result of this inadvertent perturbation. Officials quickly fixed the problem by putting the liner back in its proper place.

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Fans react to Gordon Sargent’s final putt that turned into a shocking twist

Fortunately for Gordon Sargent, his unlucky mistake had no bearing on his performance as a low amateur or his qualifying for prize money, as he is not a professional golfer. Sargent’s Sunday performance was nothing short of extraordinary despite this flaw. He shot a final-round score of 69 and finished the weekend at 4 over par, showcasing remarkable technique and calm as he collected an astonishing five birdies in only seven holes.

Ben Carr of Georgia Southern was the closest amateur competitor but finished in last place with a score of 13 over par. Golf aficionados were stunned by the unexpected occurrence during Gordon Sargent’s last putt at the U.S. Open‘s 18th hole and began to doubt the existence of physical rules.

Golf fans expressed their surprise and sought explanations for this puzzling turn of events on Twitter in response to the astounding comeback, which set up a flurry of responses.

Sargent’s total performance in the competition was outstanding despite the lost chance, earning him the renowned distinction of low amateur. This remarkable experience serves as a reminder to the golfing community that, even under the most unexpected circumstances, the game never fails to enthrall and leave us in awe of its beauty.

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