Walker Cup incident puts focus on concession rules
GB&I’s Niall Sheils Donegan picked up his ball before Team USA had conceded a short putt, according to Sky Sports.
A rules controversy emerged at the Walker Cup after GB&I player Niall Sheils Donegan lifted his ball before Team USA had conceded his short putt.
Sky Sports reported the incident on Saturday, describing Donegan’s action as a mistake. The report did not provide details of the match or hole involved.
The Walker Cup is contested by teams representing Great Britain and Ireland and the United States. Donegan was involved in the incident on behalf of GB&I, with Team USA the opposing side.
The available material does not establish whether the putt was subsequently conceded or whether an official ruling followed.
It also does not state whether a penalty was applied, or whether the incident affected the result of the match.
