Peter Malnati Holes Out from 180 Yards for Bizarre Double Bogey at Black Desert Championship!

Peter Malnati experienced a frustrating yet bizarre moment during the opening round of the Black Desert Championship in Utah. Known for his perseverance on the PGA Tour, the 37-year-old golfer found himself in a tough spot on the 477-yard, par-4 fourth hole, where things went from bad to worse before turning downright strange.

A Wild Sequence Leads to a Lucky Double Bogey

Following a birdie on the previous hole, Malnati’s fourth hole quickly went awry. His initial tee shot veered far to the right, resulting in a penalty. He then hooked his second attempt left, leading to another penalty. At last, with what was technically his third tee shot (serving as his fifth stroke), he managed to land in the center of the fairway 180 yards from the green.

In an unexpected turn of events, Malnati’s approach shot landed on the green and went straight into the cup, initially appearing to be a remarkable eagle—it was actually a double bogey. Reflecting on this odd sequence of play, Malnati humorously remarked, “Golf sucks so bad. That is the stupidest … nice double.” Despite the fortunate end to his hole, it was evident that this wasn’t what Malnati had envisioned achieving.

Peter Malnati Faces Recent Struggles

Peter Malnati has been experiencing a difficult period on the PGA Tour, having missed cuts in five of his last seven tournaments. Although he enjoyed some success earlier this season with a win at the Valspar Championship, he’s faced challenges recently, placing 65th and 59th in his two most recent events. Nevertheless, such moments highlight golf’s unpredictability, where both frustration and unexpected fortune can emerge even during tough times.