Golf’s Greatest Gamble: Valspar Championship Fine Report (Finalized After Round 2)

The cut has been made at the Valspar Championship, and for some in Golf’s Greatest Gamble, the real damage wasn’t just from their golfer’s performance—it was from failing to submit a pick. The fines have been locked in, and auto-selections were assigned based on the highest-ranked golfer to miss the cut.

Fined for No Pick – $5 Each

The following league members failed to submit a selection and have been fined accordingly:

• Bert – $5

• Erik – $5

• Freddy – $5

• Jason – $5

• Mike – $5

Brandon Falls Under the Sutton Fine Rule – $15

Brandon has now missed three consecutive picks, triggering the Sutton Fine Rule and earning an increased fine of $15. If this streak continues, his wallet will feel it.

Auto-Selections Assigned (Highest-Ranked Golfer to Miss the Cut)

Per league rules, those who did not submit a pick were assigned the highest-ranked golfer to miss the cut:

• Bert, Brandon, and Jason received Sam Burns (OWGR #32, +3, MC)

• Freddy and Mike received Ben Griffin (OWGR #52, +3, MC)

Since these auto-picks are always based on the highest-ranked golfer to miss the cut, there was no chance they’d play the weekend—a brutal but fair consequence.

Erik Uses His Mulligan (But Still Gets Fined)

Erik opted to use his one-time mulligan, meaning he wasn’t assigned an auto-pick. However, this doesn’t erase his fine—he still owes $5 for not submitting a pick. The mulligan saves him from a forced selection, but not from the financial hit.

Final Fine Total

• $5 fines: Bert, Erik, Freddy, Jason, and Mike

• $15 fine: Brandon

• Total fines collected: $40

With the Valspar Championship continuing without these selections, the focus now shifts to the next tournament. Will the fine total keep growing, or will lessons be learned? Choose wisely, or pay the price! ⛳💰