lexi thompson was distraught after a four stroke penalty cost to the first major of the season. he was three shots clear in the final round with 60 play in california for the television viewer had e—mailed officials after spotting this from her round the previous day. they would number for replacing her round the previous day. they would numberfor replacing herfall closer to the hole phone makers. she thought it was a joke when she was informed during the final round and despite your best effort she lost the an and a inspirational in a play—off against her korean opponent. i played amazing today, probably the best golfer played all week. i wasn't expecting that on whichever hole that was. i did not intentionally do that, so to the officials or whoever called in, that was not my purpose. i didn't even realise they did that, but i fought ha rd realise they did that, but i fought hard come in and i didn't give up and then you could still win. so many players played great, so congrats to her. the winner said it was an unfortunate incident and she didn't think she had any chance