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Why Paul Casey angered USGA officials with his decision to withdraw from the 2005 US Open

Back in 2005, golfer Paul Casey sparked significant frustration among USGA organizers after deciding to quit the tournament held at Pinehurst without a documented medical excuse. Having opened his week with a dismal score of 85, the competitor opted to skip the second round, prompting sharp criticism from tournament representative Marty Parkes regarding players abandoning the field without proper physical ailments.

Later addressing the controversy, Casey pointed to advice from his support staff that exiting the competition was the right choice for his mental state and his playing partners, Jeff Maggert and Jerry Kelly, following a rough patch in his performance. Michael Campbell ultimately captured the championship that week in North Carolina, where zero participants managed to finish under par.

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