[Golf Topic] Sakstrom's Bizarre Experience "A Seagull Took My Ball"

Madeleine Saxstr?m is disappointed after missing a par putt on the 18th hole on the final day of the AIG Women's Open. Carnoustie (Scotland) = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○..."Oh my, a seagull took my ball."

This was the bizarre experience of Madeleine Saxstr?m (Sweden). It happened on the 23rd (Korean time) at the AIG Women's Open, the final major of the 2021 LPGA Tour season with a total prize of $4.5 million, held at the Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland (par 72, 6,850 yards). On the final day, at the 1st hole (par 4), Saxstr?m's tee shot landed on the fairway, but a seagull flew down and landed near the ball, starting the incident. The seagull repeatedly picked up Saxstr?m's ball with its beak and put it down.

The seagull placed the ball far from where it originally landed and then flew away. A course commentator at the scene said, "It moved about 25 yards farther from the hole." The scene of the seagull moving the ball was clearly confirmed on video, and there were many witnesses, so the ball was moved back to its original spot to continue play. According to golf rules, if a ball is moved by a bird or animal, it can be returned to its original position without penalty. Saxstr?m finished tied for 2nd place.

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