You’re out of here: The most famous cases of golfers who have been thrown out of tournaments

Disqualification. In a word, that’s what should have happened to Phil Mickelson on Saturday, following one of the most bizarre moments in the history of professional golf. Lefty will be remembered for his five Majors, his six runner-up spots in the US Open, and his incredible short game, but his antics on Saturday at Shinnecock have tarnished his legacy.

“I took the two-shot penalty and moved on,” he said. “It’s my understanding of the rules. I’ve had multiple times where I’ve wanted to do that. I just finally did.”

Not only did he break the rules by striking a moving ball he did so to gain an advantage, knowing that he would incur a two-shot penalty.