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Frank Kennedy’s disqualification from the Final Stage of the DP World Tour’s Q-School in Spain has drawn criticism from PGA Tour professional Michael Kim. The 21-year-old English golfer was booted from the tournament following an incident involving alleged damage to a putting green.
Michael Kim Criticizes On-Course Behavior
Taking to social media, Michael Kim expressed his frustration over Kennedy’s conduct, comparing the behavior to that of a young child. Kim stated that breaking equipment and cursing loudly would never be acceptable in any standard workplace environment.
Kim’s comments on X were a response to a report by Monday Q Info detailing Kennedy’s disqualification from the event. Prior to his exit, Kennedy was 15-under-par through four rounds after carding scores of 72, 66, and 64 during the opening three days.
The Disqualification and Rule 1.2a
According to reports from the X account citing sources, Kennedy allegedly took out a one-foot divot on the 11th hole green, located just four feet away from the hole. The DP World Tour issued a statement confirming the disqualification resulted from serious misconduct after causing deliberate damage to the course.
The penalty falls under Rule 1.2a of the Rules of Golf, which addresses serious player misconduct and explicitly lists causing deliberate damage to a putting green as grounds for immediate disqualification. Monday Q Info additionally reported that Kennedy argued with officials for a long time after being informed of the decision.
Tournament Impact and Next Steps
Reports also indicated that Kennedy’s father might seek an injunction to allow the young golfer to continue competing, though no official legal developments have emerged. Kennedy has not yet publicly commented on his exit from INFINITUM Golf.
The disqualification proved costly given Kennedy’s strong standing, as the top 15 players and ties will earn DP World Tour cards for the 2027 season alongside Category 5 status on the HotelPlanner Tour. Players finishing in the top 40 receive Category 9 status.
However, Kennedy’s departure directly benefited seven other golfers, including LIV Golf star Luis Masaveu, who moved into safe positions to advance past the cut. As the event heads into its final two rounds at INFINITUM Golf, Matteo Cristoni sits at the top of the leaderboard.
