The Asian Tour announced plans to tighten its rules review process after a controversial incident involving South Korean golfer Hur In-hoi.
The announcement follows a weekend where Hur found himself at the center of a major dispute during the Maekyung Open.
During the tournament, Song Min-hyuk triumphed over Cho Min-gyu in a sudden-death playoff, but the focus shifted to Hur's situation.
Hur initially signed a scorecard reflecting a score of 69, but was later penalized two shots after officials ruled his original tee shot had gone out of bounds.
This ruling, made more than 24 hours later, adjusted Hur's score to 71, eliminating his chance to compete in the playoff.
In a statement, the Asian Tour acknowledged the scrutiny from players and fans regarding the delayed ruling.
The delay in delivering the ruling has highlighted the need for greater communication between sanctioning bodies and efficiency in the decision-making process.
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The tour expressed confidence in its decision but recognized the difficulty it posed for Hur and other competitors.
As the Asian Tour moves forward, it aims to implement better protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.