Wayne Riley suggests he would like rule change after Kristoffer Reitan escapes penalty during final round at the Truist

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Wayne Riley suggests he would like rule change after Kristoffer Reitan escapes penalty during final round at the Truist

Wayne Riley suggests he would like rule change after Kristoffer Reitan escapes penalty during final round at the Truist

Kristoffer Reitan has now won on the PGA Tour for the very first time after producing a superb back nine to clinch the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow on Sunday. Reitan has been knocking on the door this season, with top 15 finishes in three of his last four starts on the PGA Tour.

Wayne Riley suggests he would like rule change after Kristoffer Reitan escapes penalty during final round at the Truist

Kristoffer Reitan has now won on the PGA Tour for the very first time after producing a superb back nine to clinch the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow on Sunday. Reitan has been knocking on the door this season, with top 15 finishes in three of his last four starts on the PGA Tour.

Kristoffer Reitan finally broke through for his first PGA Tour victory, delivering a stunning back-nine performance to capture the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow on Sunday. The Norwegian had been knocking on the door all season, with top-15 finishes in three of his last four starts, and he stepped up when it mattered most.

Reitan navigated a star-studded leaderboard that included Alex Fitzpatrick, Rickie Fowler, and Nicolai Hojgaard, playing his final 12 holes without dropping a single shot. It was a masterclass in composure under pressure at one of the tour's signature events.

But his win might have come with a side of controversy. During the final round, Reitan faced a tricky birdie putt on the 14th hole. As he settled over the ball, he noticed it had moved and backed off. Replays showed he appeared to nudge the ball ever so slightly with his putter—though it seemed to roll back to its original spot. He checked with a rules official and was cleared, with no penalty assessed under the rule that allows players to replace the ball if they accidentally move it.

Not everyone was convinced. Sky Sports analyst Wayne Riley voiced his concern, saying, "I don't know if I like that rule. I think if you do touch it when you're over it, it should be a one-shot penalty." It's a debate that's been simmering on tour, especially after last week's dramatic finish at the Cadillac Championship.

There, Cameron Young called a penalty on himself during the final round when his ball moved as he prepared to hit an approach shot on the second hole. He flagged an official and was hit with a one-shot penalty. Young admitted he wasn't happy about it—especially after going on to win at Doral. His playing partner, Scottie Scheffler, insisted Young did nothing to cause the movement.

The contrast is hard to ignore: Young got penalized, Reitan didn't. Neither outcome changed the final result, but that might make this the perfect moment for the PGA Tour to take a closer look at the rule. After all, when the only thing separating a penalty from a pass is a fraction of an inch—and a bit of luck—maybe it's time for a clearer standard.

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