The BMW PGA Championship was rocked by controversy after German golfer Marcel Siem was dramatically disqualified, but the 43-year-old has now broken his silence, insisting: “I didn’t cheat.”
Siem, a five-time DP World Tour winner, was disqualified following Friday’s round at Wentworth for a scorecard error, a rare but costly mistake in professional golf. The incident sparked confusion among fans, with some questioning whether the veteran had attempted to gain an unfair advantage.
Speaking after the ruling, Siem firmly rejected any notion of dishonesty: “I want to make one thing clear — I didn’t cheat. It was an honest mistake on my scorecard, nothing more. Cheating goes against everything I stand for as a professional and as a person.”
According to tournament officials, the disqualification stemmed from an incorrect hole score that was signed and submitted without correction. Under golf’s strict rules, players bear full responsibility for verifying their scorecards, regardless of intent.
Despite the disappointment, Siem expressed gratitude to his fans for their support and vowed to bounce back: “It hurts because this is one of my favorite tournaments of the year, but I’ll learn from it and come back stronger.”
The disqualification comes at a pivotal point in Siem’s career, with the German enjoying a resurgence after years of injury struggles. Many within the golf community have rallied behind him, emphasizing that while mistakes happen, integrity remains at the heart of the sport.
As the BMW PGA Championship moves forward, Siem’s absence will be felt — but his emphatic defense of his reputation ensures the conversation around his disqualification will continue long after the final putt drops at Wentworth.
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