Zalatoris, Davis Penalized at The Sentry

During the final round of The Sentry at Kapalua, PGA Tour players Will Zalatoris and Cam Davis were each penalized two strokes for playing each other's golf balls on the par-5 15th hole. They realized their mistake only after reaching the green, resulting in both scoring double bogeys. The incident is particularly notable as it occurred in a prestigious tournament with a $20 million purse, impacting Davis's position in the top 10 and affecting Zalatoris's overall performance. The penalty for playing the wrong ball requires players to return to their previous shots, a rule that underscores the importance of attentiveness in the sport. This blunder echoes a similar incident involving Dustin Johnson nearly six years prior at the same course. Analysts highlighted the unexpected nature of such an error, given the presence of caddies and spectators who could have intervened earlier.