Four times PGA Tour winner Victor Holland He was left laughing in disbelief during the first round of the Open Championship on Thursday when a birdie rested itself on him as he prepared to hit the ball on the 15th hole.
Howland, 25, was about to kill him Point of view shot When he suddenly pulled back and looked around.
Viktor Holland of Norway plays the fairway on the 18th during the Open at Royal Liverpool on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (David Davis/PA Images via Getty Images)
“what was that?” he said, as the broadcast caught what appeared to be a seagull flying just out of frame.
Rory McIlroy won the Scottish Open by one shot after birdieing the final two holes
“I’m just turned on s—,” Howland said with a laugh, looking down at his hand.
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This tragic event is considered a sign of good luck, although Holland may not have seen it at the time.
He finished the first round in a tie for 17th, finishing just one under par.
Viktor Holland of Norway tees off on the fourth hole during the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 20, 2023 in Howlock, England. (Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
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Emiliano Grillo, Christo Lamprecht and Tommy Fleetwood are in a three-way tie for first place.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches from the fifth hole during the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 13, 2023 in Britain. (Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy, who is hoping to win his first major since last time out. PGA Championship In 2014, there has been a disappointing start. He finished the day tied for 32nd, his only birdie of the first round coming on the second hole.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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