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Golf Shock: Hill Concedes Playoff in Bizarre Fashion
2 Feb
Summary
- German Freddy Schott secured his maiden DP World Tour win.
- Calum Hill conceded the playoff after hitting a ball into water.
- Patrick Reed was eliminated in the first playoff hole.
German golfer Freddy Schott secured his first DP World Tour title at the Bahrain Championship, prevailing in a dramatic playoff. The 24-year-old's victory came after a remarkable turn of events involving Scotland's Calum Hill.
Hill, who had led overnight, faltered on the second extra hole. After pulling his tee shot out of bounds, his fourth shot suffered a disastrous shank, sending the ball into the water. He conceded the match, gifting the win to Schott.
American Patrick Reed, who recently left LIV Golf, was also in contention. He was eliminated on the first playoff hole after landing his tee shot in a bunker, setting up the eventual showdown between Schott and Hill.
