Tiger Woods left exasperated as golf icon breaks rule he helped to create

Tiger Woods made history for the wrong reasons by becoming the first player to violate a shot clock rule during a TGL match at the SoFi Center in Florida.

The 15-time major winner received an automatic one-stroke penalty whilst competing for Jupiter Links GC against Boston Common GC after failing to take his shot within the allotted 40-second time limit.

In a twist of irony, Woods himself had been one of the key advocates for implementing the shot clock system to help speed up play in TGL matches.

The rule requires players to complete their shots within 40 seconds or face a penalty.

The violation led to Woods being unable to match Rory McIlroy’s birdie, giving Boston Common GC a 2-1 lead at that stage of the match.

The incident occurred as Woods lined up for a crucial eight-foot putt during the match.

A loud buzzer suddenly sounded before he had struck the ball, catching both Woods and spectators by surprise.