Spaniard Ballester seeks relief, urinating into Augusta's iconic Rae's Creek

The US Amateur champion caused quite the opening day stir at the Masters as he gets caught short at the 13th

SPANISH SLASHER: Jose Luis Ballester, of Spain, walks up the 10th fairway during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

In a tradition unlike anything that’s ever happened in 89 Masters, young Spanish amateur Jose Luis Ballester stopped on the bridge crossing the tributary of Rae’s Creek in front of the 13th green and urinated over the side during Thursday’s first round of the Masters.

The “raining” U.S. Amateur winner shot a 4-over 76 playing in the same group as defending champion Scottie Scheffler, but the patrons in Amen Corner will long remember him for the applause he received after taking relief in full view, zipping up and proceeding to the green.