Sabbatini DQ'd from RSM Classic for bizarre rules infraction

Six-time PGA TOUR winner Rory Sabbatini was disqualified from the RSM Classic following a rules violation Thursday, the TOUR confirmed.

The 45-year-old violated Rule 4.1 by using a club that had a "non-conforming external attachment" on its face. A TOUR official said a sticker was attached to Sabbatini's club face, according to Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard.

Sabbatini's disqualification followed an opening-round 4-under 68 that would have tied the recent Olympic silver medalist for 55th place.