The PGA Championship 2025 event in Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina, has just witnessed a great shock when defense champion Xander Schauffele publicly requested the organizers to immediately eliminated two golfers from the tournament. According to Schauffele, these two golfers had shameless fraud in the first round that took place on May 15, seriously damaging the sports spirit and prestige of the prestigious specialty. Although the identities of the two golfers have not revealed themselves, the incident caused a stir in the golf community and made all the eyes go to the organizers.
According to the sources, the fraudulent behavior mentioned by Schauffele related to the intentional notice of scores and violations of the rules of use of support devices not permission in the field. Some witnesses said they saw one of the two golfers using illegal distance measurement devices, while the other was suspected of intentionally adjusting the position of the ball to have an advantage. Shauffele, who is famous for being fair, did not hesitate to speak just after the round, emphasizing that such behaviors are unacceptable in a large tournament such as the PGA championship. “Golf is the sport of honor. We cannot let the dishonest acts of great value,” he shared.
Meanwhile, the Organizing Committee of the PGA Championship is carrying out an emergency investigation. A spokesman said they would carefully review the evidence, including videos and testimonies of other golfers from other golfers, before making a final decision. If the accusation is verified, the two golfers can face the prohibition of playing not only in the PGA championship but also in other important events. This incident caused controversy about transparency in professional golf, especially when technology is increasingly used in the field.
In the ranking, Jhonattan Vegas still leads with -7, followed by Cameron Davis and Ryan Gerard with -5. Shauffele, despite being distracted by the incident, maintained a stable performance and was in the first group. Rory Mcilroy, who faces a personal scandal when his wife is prohibited from attending the tournament, also maintains a significant approach. However, the attention approach is not only the race to win the Wanamaker Cup, but also the way the organizers handled fraudulent scandals.
PGA Championship 2025 continues to be the focus of the dramas both inside and in the field. When the tournament entered the second round, fans expected not only the best shots but also the results of the research that could change the situation. This incident will definitely leave unforgettable impression in the history of the tournament.
