It was a strange Saturday for Australia’s Minjee Lee, who began the day with an unforced error after accidentally leaving an extra club, used as a training aid, in her golf bag. Lee informed a rules official of the mistake on the second tee at The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican and was given a two-stroke penalty, which resulted in a double bogey on the first hole.
Because Lee discovered the club prior to hitting a shot on the second hole, she was assessed a penalty only for the first hole for exceeding the 14-club limit, a breach of Rule 4.1(b)1. The training aid was not used during the round.
Four birdies and an eagle later, Lee put herself back in contention until posting another double bogey on the par-4 17th and a bogey on the 18th. The two-time major winner carded a 1-under 69 in Round 3 and currently sits six back of leader Charley Hull, who paces the field at 12 under.
Lee carded rounds of 66-69-69 to hold a share of 11th.
Article originally appeared on: Golf.com
Another archaic rule.
Gee, I’m going to use my training club in front of everyone during the round. Golf is great but some of these leftover rules from its beginnings need a major overhaul of total elimination