Luke List’s Memorable Octuple-Bogey at Championship

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Luke List faced a disastrous round at the World Wide Technology Championship, highlighted by a staggering octuple-bogey 12 on the 15th hole, pushing him to 13 over par for the day. Despite managing seven consecutive pars after the chaos, his standing in the tournament plummeted, raising concerns about his PGA Tour status. With only two events left in the FedEx Cup schedule, List must seize every opportunity to secure his position for the upcoming season.

Luke List’s Shocking Octuple-Bogey Upsets World Wide Technology Championship

In what can only be described as a rollercoaster round, Luke List’s third day at the World Wide Technology Championship took a disastrous turn that will likely haunt him for some time. The talented golfer found himself in all sorts of trouble on the challenging El Cardonal at Diamante course, culminating in a jaw-dropping octuple-bogey 12 on the par 4 15th hole.

The Start of a Promising Round

List commenced the day with a score of seven under par, chasing the overnight leader Matti Schmid, who was sitting comfortably ten shots ahead. Despite a solid start featuring three consecutive pars, the momentum rapidly shifted as List faced challenges on the 13th and 14th holes, where he racked up bogeys that pushed his score to two over for the round.

15th Hole Catastrophe

However, it was the infamous 15th hole that turned his day into a nightmare. Here, an incredible series of missteps saw List take a staggering ten strokes just to reach the green, notching eight shots from the fairway and one from the native area. After all was said and done, he wrapped up the hole with just two putts, but by then, his score had skyrocketed to ten over par for the round, and he had only played six holes!

Recovering from the Blow

Miraculously, following the traumatic 15th, List managed to steady his game, pulling himself together to make seven consecutive pars. But the damage was done; he finished the round at a staggering 13 over par for the day, and ballooned to six over for the tournament overall. List’s day of woe also included three additional bogeys on the 14th, 16th, and 18th holes, cementing his position in the 75th spot on the leaderboard.

Implications for His PGA Tour Status

This round could have significant ramifications for List’s standing on the PGA Tour. Starting this tournament ranked 157th in the FedEx Cup Fall standings, he is now at risk of falling short of the all-important top 100 threshold. Only the top 100 players after the final FedEx Cup Fall event will secure full PGA Tour cards for the upcoming 2026 season. The urgency is real, and with just two tournaments left on this year’s FedEx Cup schedule, List’s future could hang in the balance.

A Glimmer of Hope

Fans of the game may recall that List recently secured victory at the 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship, which has granted him some exempt status, though that privilege will expire after this season. With only two events remaining—the Butterfield Bermuda Championship and the RSM Classic—he’ll need to grab every opportunity to retain his PGA Tour status. Fortunately for List, he is confirmed to participate in the upcoming Butterfield Bermuda Championship, giving him a chance to bounce back from this devastating performance.

Moving Forward

As he prepares for his next battle, the haunting memories of this day—especially the chaos on the 15th hole—will likely replay in his mind. It’s a difficult situation to shake off, but in the competitive world of golf, resilience is key. Fans will undoubtedly be watching closely to see if List can turn things around in his next outing and regain the momentum that seemed to slip away in Mexico.

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