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One-Stroke Penalty Sparks Anirban Lahiri Downfall As LIV Peer Seals Major Spots Instead

The Crushers GC player was co-leading the Asian Tour's Hong Kong Open after three rounds, only to be penalized one stroke and later struggle on Sunday…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 3:58 PM
One-Stroke Penalty Sparks Anirban Lahiri Downfall As LIV Peer Seals Major Spots Instead
Key Things to Know
  • A one-stroke penalty derailed Anirban Lahiri's Hong Kong Open bid as LIV peer John Catlin claimed victory.
  • Lahiri received the retroactive penalty for accidentally moving his ball on the 18th hole during round three.
  • Lahiri slumped to a tie for 17th place after opening his final round with a double bogey.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Anirban Lahiri missed out on Major championship spots following a Sunday collapse triggered by a retroactive one-stroke penalty at the Asian Tour's Hong Kong Open. Co-leading after three rounds, the Indian golfer was penalized for inadvertently moving his ball on the 18th hole in round three. He subsequently struggled during his final round, opening with a double bogey and finishing tied for 17th at nine-under par.

Meanwhile, fellow LIV Golf player John Catlin capitalized on the opportunity, capturing a dominant five-stroke victory at Hong Kong Golf Club. Catlin's sixth career national open title secured him coveted spots in upcoming editions of The Masters and The Open Championship.

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