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Adam Hadwin's KFT Finals penalty cost 2 shots
Adam Hadwin lost 2 shots in KFT Finals penalty after odd relief rule mistake.
In brief
Adam Hadwin lost 2 shots in KFT Finals penalty after odd relief rule mistake. Adam Hadwin's KFT Finals penalty cost him 2 shots after misapplying relief rules, keeping him eight shots behind leader Blades Brown for his 2027 PGA Tour card. Originally reported by Golf.
Adam Hadwin needed PGA Tour card
Adam Hadwin needed to win KFT Finals to earn his 2027 PGA Tour card after a down 2025 season.
Odd relief penalty cost 2 shots
Hadwin self-assessed a two-shot penalty for playing a shot out of position on the par-3 second hole.
Relief rule mistake
With preferred lies in effect, Hadwin took club-length relief but only scorecard’s length was allowed at KFT Championship.
Par changed to double bogey
Hadwin self-reported the violation to rules official after seeing playing partners take shorter relief on next hole.
First round 1-under 70
Hadwin shot a 1-under 70 in first round but was eight shots behind leader Blades Brown after second round.
2027 PGA Tour card at stake
Hadwin will face another year on Korn Ferry Tour unless he wins KFT Finals to earn 2027 PGA Tour card.
At a glance
Adam Hadwin's KFT Finals penalty cost him 2 shots after misapplying relief rules, keeping him eight shots behind leader Blades Brown for his 2027 PGA Tour card.
