Yikes! One Bad Hole Cost Doug Ghim $255,250
A single double bogey on the 18th cost Doug Ghim over a quarter-million dollars. Here is why that painful finish matters for his season.
Golf star Doug Ghim faced a harsh financial reality at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open on Monday. With a solid second-place standing, he required only a par on the final hole to secure a $454,000 paycheck. However, a disastrous double bogey on the 18th hole wiped out $255,250 from his earnings. The single stroke on the challenging dogleg right hole shattered his confidence and bank account.
The sequence of errors began with a tee shot into the rough, followed by a short approach that landed in difficult rough. Ghim's fourth shot missed the green, resulting in a double bogey and a psychological blow for a player still chasing his first PGA Tour victory. While Andrew Novak clinched the tournament with a five-shot lead, Ghim's runner-up finish left him with a sour taste and a lighter wallet.
The incident underscores how the modern purse structure creates high-risk moments on the final hole. Despite the setback, Ghim remains in contention for signature event spots and has the talent to win, as demonstrated by his recent seven consecutive top-20 finishes.
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