Explore the dramatic turn of events at the 1997 PGA Tour when a disqualification reshaped the tournament outcome.
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in an unexpected twist in 1997 the PGA Tour witnessed the shocking disqualification of Craig Stadler at the Buick Invitational an event that forever changed the tournament’s outcome During the third round Stadler used a towel under his knees to protect his pants from the wet ground while attempting a low shot This seemingly minor act drew attention as a viewer called in pointing out Stadler’s violation of the build stance rule which had gone unnoticed by officials at the time As the rule was confirmed Stadler received a two-stroke penalty resulting in his disqualification for signing an incorrect scorecard The incident sent ripples across the golfing world underscoring the importance of attention to rules and influenced future protocols regarding viewer reporting in the sport
