RIO DE JANEIRO – Two months removed from the controversial ruling at this year’s U.S. Open that cost Dustin Johnson a stroke penalty when his ball moved on the fifth green at Oakmont during the final round, Marianne Skarpnord found herself in a similar situation at the Olympics.
Skarpnord had just missed her birdie putt on the 10th hole on Saturday and was settling in for her par attempt when her ball moved. She called an official over for a ruling and he suggested she play on and review the incident after her round.