Experience the peculiar instance of golf professional Rory McIlroy striking two balls simultaneously in a trick shot during The Open Championship
In an unexpected turn of events at The Open 2025, golfing legend Rory McIlroy found himself in a peculiar situation reminiscent of Jose María Olazabal's 2011 incident at the Johnnie Walker Championship. During the third round at Royal Portrush, McIlroy's swing resulted in a ball buried beneath his own shot popping up at his feet.
Prior to this, McIlroy had played his second shot on the 11th hole out of the rough, landing safely on the fairway. However, the rogue ball caused some trouble, leading to McIlroy's first bogey of the day at the par-4. This slip-up saw him drop back to five below for the tournament.
McIlroy, known for his quick wit, laughed in amazement and picked up the rogue ball, tossing it into a bush. A lucky fan named Harry Bingham was there to collect the souvenir.
Interestingly, a search for another golfer who, like McIlroy, hit two balls with one stroke at a major tournament in 2011 did not yield any results. It appears that Rory McIlroy's incident at The Open 2025 is a unique occurrence in the world of golf.
This incident-packed Major season for McIlroy includes a career Grand Slam win at the Masters. Currently, Scottie Scheffler leads The Open 2025, with McIlroy five shots behind.
Golf enthusiasts can stay updated on tour news, equipment news, and more by subscribing to the Golf Monthly Newsletter. For more details on this unusual incident at The Open 2025, Golfweek's Adam Schupak reported the event, and a picture of the incident was shared on Twitter.
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