Matt Wallace Calls Penalty on Himself, Then Rallies to Make Valspar Cut

Overview

• During the Valspar Championship’s second round at Innisbrook’s Copperhead Course, Matt Wallace’s tee shot on the par-5 11th settled in pine straw.
• While hovering and waggling his club near a protruding twig, the ball moved, prompting Wallace to call an official, accept a one-stroke penalty, and replace the ball.
• The infraction occurred with Wallace at two over par and hovering near the cutline, heightening the risk to his tournament standing.
• He saved par on 11, then birdied 14, 15, and 17 to shoot 3-under 68 for a two-round total of 1 under, securing a weekend tee time.
• Wallace said he acted to protect the field and would rather miss the cut than ignore a violation, crediting caddie Jamie Lane’s warning and pep talk for helping him reset.