During the final round of LIV Golf Jeddah, Adrian Meronk of Cleeks GC was issued a penalty for slow play.

The reigning DP World Tour player of the year was issued the penalty on the 18th green (his 16th hole of the day) because he took more than the time allowed on a shot.

The group that featured Meronk, Kevin Na and Jon Rahm.

Explanation of one-stroke penalty assessed to Adrian Meronk on Sunday at #LIVGolf Jeddah pic.twitter.com/LRZbJ5bC2j

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The penalty was a costly one. Instead of the birdie on the par-5 18th, the score was changed to a par. Therefore, Meronk dropped from a share of 5th place to a share of 6th.

Overall, the slow play cost the Pole $200,000 in prize money.

Article originally appeared on: Golfwrx.com