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Golf commentators ask 'What do we do?' after incredibly rare ruling

During the Valspar Championship, Neergaard-Petersen and Salinda collided with their balls on the 16th, prompting a rules review.
Commentator Ned Michaels asked, 'What in the world are we to do?' as the incident unfolded.
PGA Tour officials determined Salinda would replay his stroke if the ball was on the green; Neergaard-Petersen would play it as it lies.
Neergaard-Petersen ultimately parred the 18th after the ruling discussions, contributing to a solid Day 1 finish.
The incident occurred on the 16th hole, adding a rare moment to the opening day of the tournament.
Neergaard-Petersen is a Denmark-born player who won the Crown Australian Open in December.
The ruling followed a discussion between players and their caddies before PGA Tour officials intervened.
Salinda’s ball appeared to be stopped near the edge of the green after the collision.
Neergaard-Petersen finished the day with a birdie on the 18th after the ruling.
The Valspar Championship is one of the final PGA Tour events before the Masters in April.
The incident underscores the complexity of live golf rules in a high-stakes round.

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