Thai Golfer DQ'd from U.S. Women's Open After Caddie Repeatedly Uses Rangefinder

• Natthakritta Vongtaveelap of Thailand was disqualified from the U.S. Women's Open after her caddie used a rangefinder multiple times.
• Rangefinders are not allowed at the U.S. Women's Open or the Women's British Open though they are permitted at other LPGA events.
• Vongtaveelap was even par through 14 holes before her disqualification.
• The USGA stated the caddie used the rangefinder several times, resulting in Vongtaveelap's disqualification after an initial two-stroke penalty.
• A similar situation occurred at a Korn Ferry Tour event involving rookie Zach Williams.

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