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Viktor Hovland was on the 17th hole of the Albany Golf Course on Sunday.

Viktor Hovland (Viktor Hovland) played a ball on the 17th green of the Albany Golf Course and brushed off the sand on the green twice with his right hand. He picked up another piece of sand on the green and threw it away. In the final round of the Heroes World Challenge on Sunday, before he pushed into the birdie, he walked a few feet forward and threw four more. 

If any sand leaves the green-the brushed and the first sand to be thrown may not exceed the width of the tee-Hovland will be fined two strokes. 

He will not be your hero winner today.

Hoffland continued to bogey by 17 and then, when he shot 18 with a two-shot lead, NBC reported that PGA Tour rules officials were checking where Hoffland was on the TV car. Pick up the sand. According to Rule 13.1c, “In a round of competition, when the game is stopped in accordance with Rule 5.7a, the player can take the following two actions on the putting green, regardless of whether the ball is on the putting green or on the putting green Outside: (1) Sand and loose soil. Sand and loose soil on the putting green (but not anywhere else on the court) can be removed without penalty. (2) Damaged repair. Players can pass Take reasonable actions to restore the green to its original condition as much as possible to repair the damage on the green without penalty."

Of course, if Hofland removes sand from a part of the green in the "general area", this would violate the two strokes of Rule 8.1a4. The rule states: "If the player improves the conditions that affect the shot, they must not take any of these actions: remove or press down the sand or loose soil." Hoveland won the game by one stroke. 

In a text message to GOLF.com, PGA Tour rules officer Gary Young further clarified the ruling, writing: "Sand or loose soil is not a loose obstacle in the'general area'." Only on the green. superior. "

A few minutes after reviewing the report of the incident, NBC reported that Hovland had not committed any violations.  

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