Rory McIlroy livid with fan after bizarre prank costs him a birdie at BMW Championship

Publish date: 2024-05-18

Rory McIlroy was not amused by a disruptive fan's antics at the BMW Championship. On the 15th hole, as the pro golfer was preparing his birdie putt, a fan threw a remote control golf ball onto the green and proceeded to move it around from a distance. After a moment of confusion, and struggling to reach it, McIlroy then proceeded to grab the contraption and throw the toy into a nearby pond.

Afterwards, said fan was escorted out by the golf course's security team, met mostly with boos.

The surreal scene likely cost Rory McIlroy the birdie, and he had to then settle for a Par on the 15th hole at the Wilmington Country Club. The crowd then cheered the Northern Irish golfer on when he proceeded to throw the contraption away. The third round of the BMW Championship wrapped up with McIlroy having to settle for a tie at the 10th position and hitting a -7 for the day.

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