When spectators take the hit - six of the worst incidents on the golf course

A small, hard ball can do a lot of damage

When spectators take the hit - six of the worst incidents on the golf course

A small, hard ball can do a lot of damage

Thomas Pieters and the golf fan saw the funny side of a bizarre incident at Ballyliffin during the first round of the Irish Open. The Belgian hit his drive well left of the fairway on the 9th hole and his ball somehow ended up in the fan’s pocket. No playing that ball as it lies.

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