Pro DQ’ed for ‘serious misconduct’ in pivotal Q-school round, issues rebuttal

English golfer Frank Kennedy was disqualified from the final stage of DP World Tour Qualifying School in Tarragona, Spain, for "serious misconduct after causing deliberate damage to the course." Kennedy, who stood at 15 under through four rounds, reportedly damaged the 11th green after swinging his putter in frustration following a missed birdie putt.

Kennedy disputed the tour's characterization, claiming the contact was purely accidental and that he immediately repaired the putting surface alongside his playing partner. Kennedy has requested an official review of the ruling, while his disqualification moved the 72-hole cutline and allowed seven additional golfers to advance to the fifth round.