Squirrels Interrupted Golf Tournament – Watch Here!

During the PGA Tour’s Valspar Champion, they had a little bit of a disruption! When golfer Erik van Rooyen was lined up for a shot at the 17th hole, he…

Cody

Updated Mar 22, 2023 1:47 PM EDT

Close up of a grey squirrel yawning, UK.

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During the PGA Tour's Valspar Champion, they had a little bit of a disruption! When golfer Erik van Rooyen was lined up for a shot at the 17th hole, he saw a squirrel! That's right, squirrels interrupted the golf tournament. The NY Post says van Rooyen was fully prepared for his shot when the animal appeared. That's when van Rooyen stepped back. The microphone actually picked up van Rooyen saying, "Sorry, squirrel."

But that wasn't the only squirrel to disturb play on Sunday in Palm Harbor, Florida! Around 45 minutes later, another squirrel ran across the putting green. The videos were shared by the PGA Tour on their Twitter account.

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And we're just 2 weeks away from the Masters Tournament right here in Augusta! Wonder if they'll see any squirrels on the course?

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“Cody” Blaine Jackson is one half of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99, and also serves as the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group in Augusta. She’s a Georgia native but currently resides just across the river in South Carolina. She started in the radio industry as a part-time board operator, and moved up through various roles, including on-air positions and program director for multiple stations. Her passions include fitness and anything to do with animals, as she has two fur babies, her dogs Harley and Waylon. Cody likes to write about pets, fitness and Augusta local events.

Squirrels Interrupted Golf Tournament – Watch Here!

During the PGA Tour’s Valspar Champion, they had a little bit of a disruption! When golfer Erik van Rooyen was lined up for a shot at the 17th hole, he…

Cody

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