Matt Fitzpatrick's PGA Tour season ended contentiously after he was denied the opportunity to replace a cracked driver during the BMW Championship. Fitzpatrick discovered the crack on the eighth hole and requested a replacement, but officials ruled it was not significant enough to warrant a change. This decision led to a heated exchange, with Fitzpatrick calling the ruling an 'absolute joke' and 'outrageous,' as the defective driver drastically affected his performance. Despite his protests and support from playing partner Scottie Scheffler, the officials stood by their decision. This ruling contributed to Fitzpatrick finishing tied-28th, thus failing to advance to the Tour Championship. The incident has sparked debate within the golfing community about the fairness and application of equipment regulations.