Scottish Golfer Handed Five-Year Ban After Outrageous Cheating Incident

Scottish golfer handed five-year ban after outrageous cheating incident

The golfer, who has represented Lothians at county level, was investigated after an incident during qualifying for the Lothians Amateur Championship at Turnhouse.

Scottish golf cheat handed five-year ban

Craig Surgeon punished after admitting to dropping ball and pretending he had hit it off 18th tee during amateur competition

Scottish golfer handed five-year ban over cheating allegation

Alleged break took place during stroke-play qualifying for Lothians Amateur Championship at Turnhouse

Golfer’s Cheating Admission Ends With Five-Year Ban After Bizarre Ball Incident

Cheating is something the golf world frowns upon heavily. The Lothians Golf Association (LGA) therefore feels its decision to suspend amateur golfer Craig Surgeon for cheating is completely justified. The decision follows a lengthy investigation in which the golfer admitted to misrepresenting his golf ball during an amateur championship round. “It was me,” Surgeon replied […]