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LPGA penalizes slow play in Shanghai
LPGA imposes two-stroke penalties on players for slow play at Shanghai event.
In brief
LPGA imposes two-stroke penalties on players for slow play at Shanghai event. LPGA penalized Carlotta Ciganda and Yealimi Noh with two-stroke penalties for slow play during the Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament. Originally reported by Golf.
Slow play penalty
LPGA imposed two-stroke penalties on players for slow play during the Buick Shanghai tournament.
“Two players have been penalised for slow play @LPGA today in china.”
Carlotta Ciganda penalty
Ciganda received a two-stroke penalty after finishing the par-4 13th hole at Sheshan Golf Club.
“Carlota Ciganda given a 2 shot penalty when in contention and responded with 2 immediate birdies.”
Ciganda's response
Ciganda followed with two birdies on the next holes and finished with a 1-under 71.
Yealimi Noh penalty
Noh also received a two-stroke penalty for slow play during the tournament.
“Yealimi Noh also penalised.”
LPGA pace of play policy
LPGA's updated pace of play policy includes warnings and timing for groups falling behind.
Penalty consequences
Players can lose up to two strokes for repeated slow play violations.
The essence
LPGA penalized Carlotta Ciganda and Yealimi Noh with two-stroke penalties for slow play during the Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament.
