Jim Nantz expresses disbelief over Gary Woodland's poor drive at BMW Championship

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Jim Nantz expresses disbelief over Gary Woodland's poor drive at BMW Championship
Summary

During the BMW Championship, Gary Woodland hit a poor drive from the ninth tee, leading to a penalty stroke. The mishap occurred as Woodland was just one stroke off the lead. Jim Nantz, commentating on the event, remarked on the unusual nature of the shot, as it veered dangerously close to a creek not typically in play during such tournaments. Woodland ended up with a double bogey, falling behind with three holes left to play in the round, trailing leaders Wyndham Clark and Rory McIlroy.

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  • Gary Woodland topped his tee shot on No. 9 at the BMW Championship.
  • Jim Nantz described the mishap as shocking and unexpected.
  • Woodland received a penalty stroke, complicating his round.
  • He finished the hole with a double bogey.
  • Woodland was two strokes back from leaders with three holes remaining.
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Even the best golfers in the world can have a bad swing from time to time, but seeing a miss as bad as the one suffered by Gary Woodland on Sunday at the BMW Championship is still stunning. The miss came from the tee box of the ninth hole with Woodland just a stroke off…

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