Questions As American Nobody Golfer Shoots 53-Over At Dubai Invitational

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Questions will continue to be asked after American golfer – 54-year-old Ken Weyand – posted a 53-over-par tally to finish last by 39 shots at the inaugural Dubai Invitational.

Weyand, 54, ended the four rounds with an incredibly unheard 72 strokes behind champion Tommy Fleetwood’s 19-under victory tally on the host Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht club course.

The Florida-based Weyland posted scores of 87, 82, 82 and a closing 86 for a horror 337 tally and so far adrift of Sweden’s Jens Dantrop who finished 59th at 14-under in the limited 60-player, no-cut Dubai field.

American Ken Weyand teeing off at the Dubai Invitational – Photo Getty.

The American’s efforts brought back memories of famed England golfer Maurice Flitcroft who shot a score of 121 in the qualifying competition for the 1976 Open Championship – the worst score recorded at the Open Championship, and such a story they recently made a movie of it.

Of course, there’s been plenty of high rounds in men’s pro golf, including Tiger Woods once posting an 85 at the 2015 Memorial and fellow Masters champion Billy Casper shooting, and then at age 73 and using his lifetime exemption, an 2005 Augusta National round of 106 that included a 14 on the 16th.

Included in Weyand’s four rounds were two remarkable birdies but also 25 bogeys, 10 double-bogeys, two triple-bogeys and a closing third round quadruple bogey ‘8’.

Weyand received an invitation to compete in this week and seemingly a favour by the Tour to the legendary Michael Jordan who owns the Grove XX111 Golf Club near Jupiter in Florida, and where Weyand is the General Manager.

England golfer Eddie Pepperell, and a golfer not known for hiding his feelings, took to his ‘X’ account to slam the decision.

Weyland’s effort, and in a no-cut limited field event, must be a DP World Tour record for the highest four rounds in the 51-year history of the Tour.

Weyand also has no official World Ranking nor does he regulalry compete on any recognised tour but he found his way into the eltite 60-player field at this week’s opening event of the DP World Tour season.

The Florida-based Weyand proceeded to post scores of 87, 82, 82 and a closing 86 for a horror 337 tally on the host Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht club course.

His efforts brought back memories of famed England golfer Maurice Flitcroft who shot a score of 121 in the qualifying competition for the 1976 Open Championship – the worst score recorded at the Open Championship, and such a story they recently made a movie of it.

Of course, there’s been plenty of high rounds in men’s pro golf, including Tiger Woods once posting an 85 at the 2015 Memorial and fellow Masters champion Billy Casper shooting, and then at age 73 and using his lifetime exemption, an 2005 Augusta National round of 106 that included a 14 on the 16th.

Included in Weyand’s four rounds were two remarkable birdies but also 25 bogeys, 10 double-bogeys, two triple-bogeys and a closing third round quadrupble bogey ‘8’.

This must be a DP World Tour record for the worst four-round tally – 53-over-par.

As you can see, Weyand’s effort over the four days he hit 39 shots more than the 59th placed Swede Jans Dantorp who finished at 14-over.

We learned Weyand received an invitation to compete in this week and seemingly a favour by the Tour to the legendary Michael Jordan who owns the Grove XX111 Golf Club near Jupiter in Florida, and where Weyand is the General Manager.

England golfer Eddie Pepperell, and a golfer not known to hiding his feelings, slammed the decision that allowed Weyand to tee-up in Dubai.

Even Pepperell’s caddy Jamie Herbert joined in the controversy

However, compatriot Richard Mansell who played alongside Weyand in Thursday’s opener had another view.

.“ Unfortunately, without the sponsors, this event would not take place. Whoever brings the money has the last word. I played with Ken today. A great guy and he invited me to MJ (Michael Jordan)’s course ,” said Richard Mansell , Weyand’s playing partner.

Though not sure if Dubai Invitational first reserve and fellow Englishman Matthew Jordan would agree!

 



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