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Scottie Scheffler's Open approach shot was hilariously interrupted by a fart from a fan. Here's what the bemused commentators had to say.
Through the first round of The Open 2025, there is a five-way tie for the lead at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland
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Total Pro Sports on MSNVIDEO: Someone Ripped A Disgusting Fart On Live TV While Scottie Scheffler Fired A Dart During Opening Round Of The Open ChampionshipSomeone ripped a fart on the Sky Sports broadcast during Scottie Scheffler's opening round at the Open Championship.
Scottie Scheffler had to contend with a fan's fart as he was taking a shot during his opening round at this year's Open Championship. The world No.1 is going in search of his first-ever Open title, having won three major titles so far in his career.
Scottie Scheffler closed out a great Thursday round with two birdies at the Open Championship despite a dismal driver day at Royal Portrush.
Lost in the frenzy of Rory McIlroy’s career Grand Slam and J.J. Spaun’ improbable U.S. Open victory and Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup
McIlroy, playing with Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood, is one of the early starters in Friday’s second round and sits just three shots behind the leaders overnight, with world No 1 Scottie Scheffler,
Spieth entered Portrush with four straight top-25 Open finishes, so there should be plenty of confidence that he turns in a much better round on Friday. Making up a six-shot deficit will be tough, but if Spieth can get to even-par, or even one-under, he'll have a shot to get into the top 10 before the weekend.
As for his performance at The Open Championship, Scheffler finished the first round tied for sixth spot through 18 holes with a 3-under score. He had bogeys on the ninth and 11th holes, but recovered down the stretch, with a pair of birdies on the final three holes.