English golfer Frank Kennedy, 21, from Manchester, was disqualified from the final stage of the DP World Tour's Q-School after organizers cited "serious misconduct" for allegedly causing deliberate damage to the course. Kennedy, tied for 28th after 72 holes of the 108-hole event where the top 15 earn a tour card, denies the charge.
In an Instagram statement, Kennedy explained that on the 11th green he missed a birdie putt, tapped in, and in frustration swung his putter, accidentally catching the putting surface. He and his playing partner repaired the mark immediately and were satisfied it was fixed, though he acknowledges he should have called a referee. Kennedy, currently ranked 777th in the world, won on the Hotel Planner Tour as an 18-year-old in 2024 at the Euram Bank Open in Austria.
He has requested clarification and a review from the DP World Tour, stating he respects the rules but believes many senior players were surprised by the disqualification. Kennedy says he will not comment further pending the review.
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