Golfers Tom Kim and Brian Campbell each received a penalty during a tournament on October 30, 2026, after they accidentally played each other's ball from the same bunker. The incident occurred when both players' balls came to rest in the same hazard, leading to confusion and a rules violation. According to Golfweek's Todd Kelly, the mistake resulted in a two-stroke penalty for each player under the Rules of Golf. The rare situation highlights the importance of ball identification in hazard areas.
Tom Kim and Brian Campbell Penalized for Hitting Each Other's Ball in Same Bunker
