Lexi Thompson Gets Absolutely Robbed of an LPGA Major

Golf can be a cruel mistress, indeed.
The sport is quite difficult to play at even a passable level, but its arcane rules sometimes present even more of a challenge.
Which brings us to the ANA Inspiration LPGA major this past weekend.
The name is sadly ironic, considering what happened to Lexi Thompson.
The 22-year old Floridian was assessed a four-stroke penalty midway through the final round on Sunday in a way that would've made the Viet Cong proud.
Well, it appears an astute viewer at home with absolutely no life to speak of decided to ruin a complete stranger's day for no discernable reason.
This very sad person had noticed that Thompson misplaced a ball on the 17th hole the previous day.
Yes ... the previous day.
Thompson was penalized four strokes retroactively after holding a two-shot lead after three rounds.
Yep, that was it.
Reaction from the golfing community was swift and terrible.
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It was an email this time, but we get the idea.
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Even Tiger weighed in, as this nonsense actually happened to him at the 2013 Masters.
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Unfortunately, Thompson was unable to recover.
She did force a playoff, but couldn't quite finish.
Is there no God?
Coming soon: the St Louis Cardinals will raise the 1985 World Series banner.