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Harold Varner III removed from Indiana course for playing in sixsome

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Harold Varner III removed from Indiana course for playing in sixsome
Summary

LIV golfer Harold Varner III was removed from Bear Slide Golf Club in Indiana on August 18 after attempting to play as a sixsome despite rules allowing only foursomes. Varner's group arrived late and, after multiple requests to play together, was divided into two threesomes. The situation escalated when they reunited on a hole away from the clubhouse, leading the staff to ask them to leave the course. The group received refunds for their round. Varner is competing at LIV Golf Indianapolis, where he is currently tied for 16th place.

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  • •Varner was asked to leave Bear Slide Golf Club for rule violations.
  • •His group attempted to play as a sixsome after arriving late.
  • •Bear Slide accommodated them initially but enforced group size limits.
  • •Varner is tied for 16th heading into the final round of LIV Golf Indianapolis.
  • •The group received refunds after being removed from the course.
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  • 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — LIV golfer Harold Varner III removed from Indiana course for playing in sixsome
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LIV golfer Harold Varner III was kicked off an Indiana golf course after repeatedly ignoring rules about group size.

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