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Presidents Cup controversy as US pair lose hole 'twice'

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American Phil Mickelson tees off on the 2nd hole during the second round Four-ball matches of the 2015 Presidents Cup at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon on October 9, 2015 (AFP Photo/Jung Yeon-Je)

Incheon (South Korea) (AFP) - Confusion and controversy struck the Presidents Cup on Friday when Phil Mickelson and Zach Johnson lost the seventh hole "twice" after being penalised in a baffling rules infringement.

The US pair stood on the seventh tee at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club, Incheon, all square in their four-ball match against Aussie duo Adam Scott and Jason Day.