PGA Tour Introduces 15-Minute Grace Period for Scorecard Corrections

New rule aims to reduce disqualifications from honest mistakes, supported by USGA and R&A.

Players now have an extra 15 minutes to correct scorecard errors before disqualification.
The rule change was announced at the U.S. Open and takes effect this week on major tours.
Jordan Spieth's recent disqualification highlighted the need for this amendment.
Exceptions to the rule include constraints like playoffs or immediate posting of tee times.
The change is expected to minimize penalties and align with modern documentation of scores.