DP World Tour pro slapped with penalty in first ever pro start for slow play

Modified Nov 23, 2024 20:12 GMT

Syndication: Desert Sun - Source: Imagn — Jacob Skov Olesen on the DP World Tour (Image Source: Imagn)

DP World Tour rookie Jacob Skov Olesen was handed a one-shot penalty for slow play during the Australian PGA Championship. Interestingly, this was his first start on the European Tour.

Olesen entered the Australian PGA Championship as his first DP World Tour event after earning his card via Qualifying School. On Thursday, November 21, he carded a 3-over 74 in the opening round, with six bogeys and three birdies. However, he faced a one-shot penalty on the 10th hole.

On the par-4 10th hole of Royal Queensland GC, the DP World Tour rookie took 130 seconds to hit his approach shot. As per the rules, players are allowed only 40 seconds to take their shot. Thus, he was handed a penalty, which resulted in his fourth bogey of the day.

Did Jacob Skov Olesen make the cut at his DP World Tour start?

Jacob Skov Olesen didn't make a cut at the Australian PGA Championship, his first start on the DP World Tour. He carded another 74 on Saturday, November 23, to aggregate at 6-under.

Elvis Smylie continued to stay at the top after shooting 67 in the second round of the Australian PGA Championship. He was joined by Cameron Smith who fired a low 65 to aggregate at 10-under.

Following the two rounds at the Royal Queensland Golf Club, 72 players have made the cut will enter the final round action on Sunday.

Here's a look at the players who made the cut at the first event of the DP World Tour 2025 season: