English golfer Frank Kennedy was disqualified from the final stage of the DP World Tour’s Q-School following an allegation of causing deliberate damage to the course. The 21-year-old athlete from Manchester strongly denies the accusation.
Disqualification and Tournament Context
The incident occurred during the 108-hole event held at Infinitum in Tarragona, Spain, where the top 15 players and ties earn a DP World Tour card. Kennedy, who is ranked 777th in the world, sat tied for 28th place after completing 72 holes. Tournament organisers removed him from the competition for what they classified as serious misconduct.
Player Response and Clarification Request
Addressing the situation on Instagram, Kennedy explained that he missed a birdie putt on the 11th green and tapped in. He stated that out of frustration while walking off the green, he swung his putter and accidentally struck the putting surface. Kennedy added that he and his playing partner repaired the mark immediately and believed it was properly fixed before they proceeded to the next hole. He acknowledged that he should have called a referee to inspect the repair. While stating he respects the rules of golf, Kennedy noted that several senior players expressed surprise at the disqualification decision, prompting him to request a formal review and clarification from the tour.
