Why did Sabbatini withdraw?

According to Shot Tracer Sabbatini did hit his tee shot on the par-3 14th before dropping out of the competition. The PGA Tour comms team said a leg injury was the reason for Sabbatini’s WD.

What did Sabbatini do?

Rory Sabbatini, Olympic medal winner and evolving golfing statesman, performed a most uncommon and chivalrous act during the third round of last week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational. He withdrew from play after 13 holes with an inflamed right knee. His scorecard was nothing to write home about.

Why did Sabatini get DQ?

The call ended with Sabbatini being disqualified. Under Rule 4.1 of the Rules of Golf, Sabbatini was DQ’d for having a non-conforming external attachment on one of his fairway woods. Mutch, senior tournament director equipment standards, said Sabbatini had non-conforming stickers on the face of the club.

Why did Sabbatini move to Slovakia?

Citizenship change Sabbatini’s wife’s cousin is the vice president of the Slovak Golf Association. Initially, there was speculation that the move was made in order for Sabbatini to qualify for the 2020 Olympics, but he said it was to help grow the game in that country.