Scarlett Schremmer’s LPGA debut will now end in disqualification, not a missed cut.
LPGA officials determined the Miami sophomore used an unauthorized yardage book during a competition at The Annika driven by Gainbridge, where Schremmer was competing on a sponsor exemption and shot 69-74.
The LPGA, which first became aware of the potential violation on Thursday before reviewing photographic evidence after Friday’s second round, issued the following statement: “Schremmer violated Model Local Rule G-11, which, according to the LPGA Playing Card Playing Rules, is in effect during all LPGA Tour competitions except off-site local qualifying events. This Model Local Rule requires that players be limited throughout their round to use only the distance booklet approved for use in the competition.
Schremmer later released his own statement, confirming that his distance notebook contained illegal green reading materials.
“I had a green playbook in my bag this week that is allowed in college golf but is not allowed on the LPGA Tour,” Schremmer wrote. “It’s my fault. I should have checked, and it’s a lesson learned. I had a great week of competition here and I’m grateful to the Doyle family, Pelican and the LPGA for this opportunity. I’m excited to continue working toward the goal of playing here again. Thanks to everyone who came out to support me this week.”
Before Schremmer’s disqualification, one of her competitors, Perrine Delacour, took to social media Saturday morning, commenting on a Monday Q Info article: “Can we talk about illegal yardage and trust the LPGA to invite sponsor on 2 LPGA players and 2 caddies.”
Delacour declined to give further details when achieved by Golf Weekby Beth Ann Nicholsinstead saying she had taken up the matter with the LPGA.
Schremmer recently finished her fall semester with the Hurricanes, in which she won twice, and she enters winter break ranked 17th in the country.
ANNIKA tees off at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida.
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