Nature vs. Golf

As we all know, Golf is a game where you are surrounded by the beauty of nature.

http://miriadna.com/preview/golf-field-at-the-brink

http://miriadna.com/preview/golf-field-at-the-brink

But sometimes, nature also likes to play tricks on you. In this post, we are going to see some of the most interesting incidents of the call of nature in golf.

 

  1. Alligators vs. Golf

For most people, alligators are probably regarded as formidable creatures that human should stay away as far as possible.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

However, some professional players may enjoy the experience of encountering an alligator on a golf course. For instance, during the 2008 Zurich Classic Tournament, David Love III tweeted his unusual proximity to a meandering alligator.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

Unfortunately, some players have to face these wild predators head-on. For example, during the 2012 RBC Heritage Championship, Ryan Gay’s ball luckily came to a stop at the edge of a water hazard. However, when he got to his ball, he was aghast to find an alligator resting neat his ball.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

 

  1. Iguana vs. Golf

Do you think your ball is safe when it hits the green? No! If an iguana sees it, your ball is in grave peril.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

 

  1. Gull vs. Golf

This is another example of why a ball on the green is still vulnerable of the force of nature, as shown at the 17th hole during the 1998 Players Championship, when a seagull picked up Steve Lowery’s ball and then dropped it into the water.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

How bizarre it would be to witness your ball end up wet, after such a gorgeous tee shot!

  1. Cactus vs Golf

On February 19th, 2014, Profession Golfers Association (PGA) reported that “in the opening round of the World Golf Championships – Accenture Match Play Championship, Rory Mcllroy struggles to punch out from the desert at the par-4 15th hole while a fan is attacked by a jumping cholla cactus.”

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qmaeOQYBCA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qmaeOQYBCA

Fortunately, the fan was not injured. Therefore, what is the moral of this story? Be cautious, no matter what sports you play!

  1. Hail vs Golf

Is it possible to play golf during an inclement weather? Phil Mickleson, the greatest short game player ever, showed us the way when “hail forces the final round to delay for all players except Phil Mickleson” during the 2000 Williams World Challenge, according to the PGA news. He magically chipped a ball in on a hail-covered green!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTwQjBeytXA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTwQjBeytXA

I personally wish I could acquire his masterful short game wizardry.

 

  1. Turtles vs. Golf

Finally, let’s take a look at one “reason” turtles like to live on the golf course. During the 2011 Players Championship, a playful turtle showed off his high diving skill, captured by the live slow motion camera.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vii7vT44I

Next time, I am going to talk about different types of golf courses, including some of the most famous courses around the world. Stay tuned!

 

Works Cited

“Fan attacked by jumping cactus as Rory McIlroy hits out of desert at Accenture.”                     Professional Golfers Association .Feb 19. 2014. Web. 15 Sep. 2015.

“Top 10: Animal Encounters on the PGA TOUR.” Professional Golfers Association. 21 Apr. 2014. Web. 15 Sep. 2015.

“Top 10 Bad Weather Moments on the PGA TOUR.” Professional Golfers Association. 13 Jul. 2011. Web. 15 Sep. 2015.

9 thoughts on “Nature vs. Golf

  1. I found this post quite comical. My dad as well is heavily interested in golf and continues it as a passion (he actually played for Penn state!). But anyway, I think it’s cool how you’re thinking outside the box for this assignment and animals and nature were a good topic! Interesting read.

  2. Oh! That is called a “birdie!” (Just kidding).
    I think Lowery put the ball back to where it was without penalty because it was moved by “an outside agency,” according to official rules. I am going to talk about some weird PGA rules in the upcoming posts.

  3. Oh! That is called a “birdie!” (Just kidding).
    I think Lowery put the ball back to where it was without penalty because it was moved by “an outside agency,” according to official rules. I am going to talk about some weird PGA rules in the upcoming posts.

  4. Ok. I think the story of a gull stealing your ball is really funny. What would happen about that? Does it count as a penalty? I think a lot of gulf courses are so pretty. It makes sense that they would have a variety of animals. I would have thought that the animals would be more cautious around people. I guess not. I think this is awesome!

  5. Ok. I think the story of a gull stealing your ball is really funny. What would happen about that? Does it count as a penalty? I think a lot of gulf courses are so pretty. It makes sense that they would have a variety of animals. I would have thought that the animals would be more cautious around people. I guess not. I think this is awesome!

  6. Ok. I think the story of a gull stealing your ball is really funny. What would happen about that? Does it count as a penalty? I think a lot of gulf courses are so pretty. It makes sense that they would have a variety of animals. I would have thought that the animals would be more cautious around people. I guess not. I think this is awesome!

  7. Ok. I think the story of a gull stealing your ball is really funny. What would happen about that? Does it count as a penalty? I think a lot of gulf courses are so pretty. It makes sense that they would have a variety of animals. I would have thought that the animals would be more cautious around people. I guess not. I think this is awesome!

  8. Ok. I think the story of a gull stealing your ball is really funny. What would happen about that? Does it count as a penalty? I think a lot of gulf courses are so pretty. It makes sense that they would have a variety of animals. I would have thought that the animals would be more cautious around people. I guess not. I think this is awesome!

  9. What a great post! What happens if a gull takes your ball? Did Lowery put it back where it was or have to take a penalty stroke?

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