Ben Polland Captures 2024 PGA Professional Championship

At the 2025 Corales Puntacana Championship, Ben Crane exemplified golf’s core value of sportsmanship by disqualifying himself after realizing he had played the wrong ball, an infraction he discovered several holes later and publicly acknowledged, adhering to Rule 6.3c (1). This act of integrity stood out amid the tournament’s headline-grabbing moments, such as Garrick Higgo's victory and Joel Dahmen's dramatic loss. Crane's self-disqualification highlights the expectation in golf that players act as their own referees, setting a positive example for both professionals and amateurs. The incident underscores the unique culture of accountability in golf, where rules are enforced not just by officials but by the athletes themselves.