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The Skins Game: Cheating Accusation That Rocked Its Debut

In 1983’s inaugural Skins Game, tension peaked on the 16th at Desert Highlands with $120,000 at stake. Tom Watson later claimed Gary Player illegally removed a rooted leaf before chipping to save par, forcing a carry-over he’d win with birdie on 17. Watson told him, “I’m accusing you, Gary… you can’t do that.” Player insisted, “I was within the rules.”