A shocking clerical error rocked the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour this week, after ineligible player MJ Daffue was wrongly added to the Pinnacle Bank Championship—a $1M event—at the expense of qualified golfer Rayhan Thomas.
In this video, we break down exactly how the mistake happened, the impact on Rayhan Thomas (who watched from the range as his chance vanished), and the Tour’s response now that the error has been exposed. Plus, we compare this mishap with a similar eligibility blunder on the LPGA Tour earlier this season.
Key Topics Covered:
• PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour’s clerical error details
• How MJ Daffue ended up in the field over Rayhan Thomas
• Reactions from players and the Tours
• Impact on tournament standings and player points
• The growing problem of clerical errors in pro golf
• What the Tour is doing to prevent future scandals
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