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The golf balls of Justin Rose and Xander Schauffele rush into the water Sunday in China.
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Xander Schauffele almost had a bad pass in the final of the WGC-HSBC Champions, but fortunately the Rules of Golf were on his side.
Schauffele was tied with Tony Finau as he played the 72nd hole at Sheshan International on Sunday, and the second 25-year-old finish of the par-5 finisher landed unhindered on the green.
Justin Rose, the third man in the last group, was next, but his shot found the green, unfolded and hit Schauffele's ball – sending both balls down the steep slope and throwing them into the water.
The crowd jumped and more than a few spectators think that Schauffele has just received a very unlucky break. But do not worry, he had the 18-5 rule on his side.
According to the rule, which covers a ball rest displaced by another ball, Schauffele must replace his ball where it was previously on the green, without penalty. Rose, on the other hand, was not so lucky. He had to play his ball wherever she was after the collision, which meant for him that he had to fall before getting to a bogey 6.
Schauffele then nested his eagle test near the cup and made a birdie. He then made another birdie on the 18th goal to defeat Finau in the playoffs and win his first WGC victory of his career.
You can watch the video below.
What are the chances?
Do not worry @XSchauffeleyou must replace your ball! pic.twitter.com/IJwAX2th3V
– The European tour (@EuropeanTour) October 28, 2018
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