Tom Kim, Brian Campbell penalized for hitting wrong balls in bunker

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Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Tom Kim, Brian Campbell penalized for hitting wrong balls in bunker
Summary

During the second round of the VidantaWorld Mexico Open on October 30, Tom Kim and Brian Campbell faced a penalty after both hit into the same bunker and struck each other's ball. Each incurred a two-stroke penalty for playing the wrong ball, as per the U.S. Golf Association's Rules of Golf. Kim scored a 3-under 68 to total 7-under, while Campbell also recorded a 3-under 68, sharing a similar total. Despite the blunder, both players are well positioned to make the cut. This marks Campbell's return after a long absence from competition, while Kim competed following a significant victory at the Asian Games earlier this month.

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  • •Tom Kim and Brian Campbell hit each other's ball in a bunker.
  • •Both incurred a two-stroke penalty under golf rules.
  • •Kim and Campbell both shot 3-under 68 in Round 2.
  • •They each have a total score of 7-under at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open.
  • •Campbell returns to competition after missing multiple cuts.
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There was an unusual rules of golf situation during Friday's Round 2 of the VidantaWorld Mexico Open.

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