Tringale a Late DQ from PGA Championship


In a strange series of events, Cameron Tringale was disqualified from the recent PGA Championship for signing an incorrect scorecard almost a week after the conclusion of golf's fourth major. The PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville was held August 7-10.

On Friday, the 26-year-old Californian contacted the PGA of America rules committee and told it he signed for a bogey on the par-3 11th hole in the final round when, in fact, he made a double-bogey. He was DQ-ed on Saturday under Rule 34.1b (III).

"While approaching the hole to tap in my 3-inch bogey putt, the putter swung over the ball prior to tapping in," Tringale explained in a statement. "Realizing that there could be the slightest doubt that the swing over the ball should have been recorded as a stroke, I spoke with the PGA of America and shared with them my conclusion that the stroke should have been recorded.

"I regret any inconvenience this has caused the PGA of America and my fellow competitors in what was a wonderful championship."

Tringale tied for 33rd, and earned $53,000, which he now forfeits.

"We are very appreciative of Cameron coming forward to inform us of this situation," said Kerry Haigh, PGA of America chief championships officer. "It yet again shows the great values and traditions of the game and the honesty and integrity of its competitors."