Rules official clears Viktor Hovland of penalty at Tour Championship

PGA Tour rules official Mark Dusbabek ruled that Viktor Hovland did not commit a penalty during the final round of the Tour Championship at East Lake. The incident occurred on the 13th hole when Hovland's wedge came close to the sand while he addressed his ball in a greenside bunker. Video footage of the sequence triggered debate among viewers who questioned whether the club made contact with the surface. Dusbabek stated after reviewing the video that there was no evidence of sand contact. Hovland ultimately recorded a bogey on the hole, though he did not win the FedEx Cup title as Scottie Scheffler secured the victory. The ruling has sparked varied reactions regarding the consistency of penalty enforcement in recent tournament play.

• 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Rules official confirms why Viktor Hovland was not given penalty during final round of The Tour Championship