LPGA, caddie Paul Fusco speak in wake of

USGA ban from US Women's Open

By Golfweek Staff

Nearly a week after veteran caddie Paul Fusco was removed from the U.S. Women’s Open after he was caught taking photos of a document that contained potential hole locations at Lancaster, Pennsylvania Country Club, the LPGA has announced that Fusco will incur no further sanctions.
Fusco and LPGA commissioner Mike Whan met for breakfast on Wednesday after Whan issued the invitation. The LPGA released a statement today, acknowledging the U.S. Golf Association’s decision to prevent Fusco from caddieing for Sei Young Kim, a two-time winner this season, at last week's Major and saying that’s where the punishment would end.
“We understand that it was an unfortunate situation for both parties," according to the LPGA statement. "We feel that the USGA’s decision was appropriate and we have determined that no further sanctions are necessary.”
Fusco also issued a statement, indicating that he would remain on Kim’s bag and try to move past last week’s events.
“The incident last week at the U.S. Women’s Open was an unfortunate situation. I simply made an honest mistake, and while painful, I do accept the USGA’s decision. I certainly did not intend to gain a competitive advantage, or create an issue for the USGA, LPGA or my player
" I am thankful for the support I have received over the last week, and I look forward to putting the incident behind us and getting back to work.”
Kim tied for 42nd at Lancaster