If someone swipes a player’s ball during a live golf event, it usually sparks fury.
But last week at the BMW PGA Championship, Matt Fitzpatrick found himself in a situation so bizarre, it actually helped him.
The incident unfolded during Thursday’s weather-delayed round at Wentworth. That day, thunder and lightning halted play for over 90 minutes, just moments after Fitzpatrick had hit a wayward drive off the 18th tee that disappeared into the trees.
With no clear sight of the ball, he was forced to play a provisional. But the robbers saved his day.