Jordan Spieth won’t play this weekend at Riviera, but it’s not because he missed out on a spot.
The three-time major champion was disqualified from the Genesis Invitational after signing the wrong scorecard after the second round on Friday.
Spieth made bogey on the par-3 fourth hole on the Southern California course, but it was recorded as a par.
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Jordan Spieth waits on the second tee during the second round of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California on February 16, 2024. (Harry Howe/Getty Images)
The 29-year-old shot a 2-over 73 on the day, but not a 72 as written on the card, giving him a tournament total of 3 under. Spieth shot a 66 in the first round, putting him in good position.
Typically, someone with whom a golfer is paired, or a “marker,” records that golfer’s score.
The USGA and R&A define a marker as “a person responsible for entering a player’s scores on a player’s scorecard and certifying that scorecard.” This rule also states that the marker “may” be the player, which is almost always the case.
It is the golfer’s responsibility to ensure the score is correct. Spieth was paired with Patrick Cantlay and Tom Kim, who were five shots behind at 13 under. Spieth and Cantlay have competed together in numerous Ryder Cups and Presidents Cups as U.S. teammates.
Patrick reacts to his tee shot on the fourth hole as Jordan Spieth looks on during the second round of the Genesis Invitational on February 16, 2024 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.・Cantley. (Harry Howe/Getty Images)
Tiger Woods declines Genesis Invitational.Ambulance arrives at golf course
The top news of the day was Tiger Woods withdrawing from the tournament due to illness. There was speculation that an ambulance arrived at Riviera and saved Woods. But Woods never got into the ambulance.
Woods received an intravenous drip due to flu-like symptoms.
Jordan Spieth reads the 8th green during the second round of the Genesis Invitational on February 16, 2024 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. (Ben Jared/PGA Tour via Getty Images)
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Spieth was 10 strokes behind Cantlay at the time of his disqualification, but was well within the 1-over cut line.
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