Ian Woosnam penalized two strokes at The Open Championship in 2001
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
At The Open Championship in 2001, Ian Woosnam faced a two-stroke penalty during the final round at Royal Lytham & St Annes. After starting the round strongly with a birdie, Woosnam's caddie informed him that he was playing with two drivers, exceeding the legal limit of 14 clubs. Following the penalty, he could not reclaim the lead and finished four shots behind the eventual champion, David Duval. This incident significantly affected Woosnam's performance in subsequent tournaments.
- •Woosnam started the final round trailing by one stroke.
- •He birdied the first hole before receiving the penalty.
- •The penalty was due to having two drivers in his bag.
- •Woosnam finished the round with a score of level-par 71.
- •He never won another regular tournament after this event.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Why Ian Woosnam was handed a two-stroke penalty while leading The Open in 2001
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