# Adam Hadwin's KFT Finals penalty cost 2 shots

> Adam Hadwin lost 2 shots in KFT Finals penalty after odd relief rule mistake.
- Title: Adam Hadwin's KFT Finals penalty cost 2 shots · Golf
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/adam-hadwin-kft-finals-penalty
- Published: 2026-10-10T11:27:26+00:00
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- Topics: adam hadwin, kft finals, pga tour, korn ferry tour, blades brown, relief penalty, golf, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.