DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — It was probably the most awkward lie of the day for Rory McIlroy.
The four-time main winner’s tee shot on the par-3 thirteenth gap on the World Tour Championship on Thursday in some way landed within the lap of a feminine spectator who was to the suitable of the inexperienced.
Amid a lot laughter, the remainder of the spectators retreated however the lady remained in place, together with her ft crossed and the ball lodged between her legs.
McIlroy went as much as her, scratched his head then feigned a shot — to the amusement of the gallery. McIlroy stood again and mentioned: “Proper, ermm. Referee!”
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The match referee arrived and gave McIlroy a drop, saying: “Principally, it is the spot beneath her.”
“You may rise up,” a laughing McIlroy mentioned to the girl, who handed him the ball, stood up, picked up her bag and returned to the gallery to cheers.
McIlroy chipped onto the inexperienced and wound up making bogey.
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