Lexi Thompson’s controversial penalty in 2017 led to an official change in the Rules of Golf. The American golfer was aiming to win the ANA Inspiration. After three rounds, she held the lead and was ...

During the final round of the 2017 ANA Inspiration, a major Women’s golf tournament, Lexi Thompson was assessed a 4-stroke penalty — 2 because she did not properly replace her ball prior to putting ...