The 2023 Genesis Scottish Open has kicked off at the Renaissance Club today. This will be the PGA tour golfers’ last chance to qualify for the Open Championship that starts next week. While golfers are giving it their all in the opening round, an error by the PGA Tour has caught the eyes of many.
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The PGA Tour Official Twitter handle frequently gives updates on its recent tournaments and they did the same this time. However, it seems that this update has a slight mistake which has confused the golf world and left fans furious.
The PGA Tour wrongly reports a hole’s yardage
The first round of the Scottish Open began earlier today where Rory McIlroy gave good shots for the day. Additionally, on the 12th hole, he made an eagle, which was one of the best of the day.
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However, after the PGA Tour, shared the 4-time major winner’s amazing performance on Twitter with the caption: “362-yard drive 210 yards 20 feet Eagle @McIlroyRory overpowers the 630-yard par 5 and takes the lead @ScottishOpen,” they came under intense scrutiny by the fans.
362-yard drive 💪 210 yards ➡️ 20 feet Eagle 🦅 @McIlroyRory overpowers the 630-yard par 5 and takes the lead @ScottishOpen.
Soon after the post went viral, fans began raising concerns about the PGA Tour’s unintentional math error. Some of the top comments were as follows:
362 + 210 = 572...or am I missing something
Math is a little shaky there
Boycott the @PGATOUR Sorry. I meant the Saudi Tour. #PGATour #Rory #ScottishOpen
362 yard drive, 210 approach to 20 feet surely means the hole isn’t 630 yards long then?
An eagle on a 630-yard hole is preposterous. Now if he only had Block’s short game.
But still no video of the albatross by @dylan_wu59 ?!? Do better @PGATOUR 🙄
362 +210 = 572. Your numbers don't add up
They miscalculated the distance of the 12th hole, where Mcllroy made an eagle. The real length of the hole being 401-yard par 4.
However, it will be interesting to watch the further rounds of this tournament.
A look into the Scottish Open 2023
For this year, 156 players are ready to tee off in the $9 million event. For many of these players, this match is particularly important since it will open the doors for their entry into The Open Championship.
As of now, An Byeong-hun is leading the leaderboard with -8 points. Whereas Rory McIlroy and Thomas Detry are in the T2 position by securing -6 points.
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Who is your pick to win for this Tournament? Also, what do you think of the error that PGA Tour’s official Twitter handle made? Let us know in the comments below.