Overview
- Jose Maria Olazabal, during a practice backswing on the par-5 second hole on Thursday, clipped a branch and knocked loose leaves overhead.
- No penalty was applied on the hole by Olazabal, his playing partners, or an on-course rules official.
- Rule 8.1a bars actions that improve conditions for a stroke, and a breach typically results in a one-stroke penalty.
- Olazabal said after signing for a 2-over 74 that he did not notice the contact, and officials have not changed his score.
- Playing partner Aldrich Potgieter posted a 12-over 84, providing a sharp contrast within the same group.