Score Manipulation Player in Associate Member Selection Tournament Suspended from Participation for Up to 5 Years

KLPGA Disciplinary Committee Meeting Confirms Sanctions
Reconsideration Requests Possible Within 15 Days If Objections Arise

The Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) has imposed severe penalties on amateurs who committed cheating during a practical skills evaluation.

On the 8th, KLPGA held the first disciplinary committee meeting of 2024 and announced on the 9th that four amateur players who cheated during the preliminary round of the first associate member selection practical skills evaluation last month were severely punished. Among the three players who colluded to manipulate scores, one was banned from participating in all tournaments organized or hosted by the KLPGA for five years. The other two were suspended from participation for three years. Additionally, one player who played in the same group and tacitly allowed the misconduct was suspended from participation for two years.

The four players appeared before the committee to explain and clarify the circumstances of the incident. KLPGA applied Article 15 (Disciplinary Standards), Paragraph 3 (Suspension from Participation) of Chapter 3 (Discipline) of the Disciplinary Committee regulations. If a playing partner knowingly condones unsportsmanlike conduct or deliberately manipulates scores, disciplinary action can be taken.

The KLPGA Disciplinary Committee stated, "We determined the level of discipline by considering the players' motives for cheating, the nature of the misconduct, their attitude of remorse, and the necessity of preventing recurrence. We will continue to take a firm stance against similar cheating incidents in the future." Players who disagree with the disciplinary measures may file an appeal within 15 days from the date of notification.

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