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Jonny Leighfield

EXPLAINED: Justin rose penalized after playing wrong ball at the sentry | Vintage Vibes

Justin Rose hits a tee shot on the 16th at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort during the first round of the 2024 Sentry.

Most people take a bit of time re-adjusting to their day job following a spell away on holiday - be it over Christmas or after a summer trip. Apparently, the same is true for golfers, highlighted by an unusual mistake from Justin Rose during the first round of The Sentry on Thursday.

The highly-experienced 43-year-old admitted he hit the wrong ball on the seventh hole of Kapalua Resort's Plantation Course, leading to a two-stroke penalty and causing a logistical problem for both he and one of his playing partners, either Taylor Moore or Andrew Putnam.

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