Wind Causes Rules Drama for Lydia Ko and Angel Yin at CME Group Tour Championship
The CME Group Tour Championship experienced two notable rules incidents during Friday's windy conditions, involving Lydia Ko and tournament leader Angel Yin.
Ko faced an unusual situation when wind knocked her golf bag onto her ball on the ninth fairway. After consulting with officials, no penalty was assessed under Rule 9.6 (Ball Lifted or Moved by Outside Influence), which requires the ball to be replaced in its original position when moved by external factors. Ko proceeded to make par on the hole.
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Tournament leader Angel Yin also required a rules consultation regarding a drop at the par-4 fourth hole, where her second shot found the water. Officials reviewed her drop procedure with Yin and her playing partners after the round, ultimately confirming proper protocol was followed.
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Yin leads the tournament at 10-under par, holding a two-shot advantage heading into the weekend. The winner will receive a record-breaking $4 million prize, the largest in women's golf history.
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