Charl Schwartzel’s golf ball swallowed by a fish during LIV Golf Bedminster
Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel experienced a remarkable incident when his golf ball was swallowed by a fish during the LIV Golf Bedminster tournament, reports BritPanorama.
The unexpected event unfolded at the 134-yard par-three seventh hole at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster. After initially landing on the green, Schwartzel’s ball rolled off the putting surface and into the water surrounding the hole.
What would typically mark the end of play took a bizarre turn as a fish emerged just beneath the surface, appearing to swallow the ball mere moments after its entry into the lake.
This extraordinary moment left both commentators and fans astonished. One commentator was heard saying, “I have never seen that,” as the footage circulated on social media, prompting viewers to joke about Schwartzel’s memorable misfortune.
Fans engaged with the incident online, suggesting that golf balls could serve as bait, while another quipped that the fish had been waiting all day for such an opportunity. One viewer sarcastically referred to it as “the most memorable moment in #LIVGolf history.”
Beyond the comedic moments, Schwartzel faced a more serious concern. With his ball lost to the depths of the lake, the 41-year-old had to incur a one-shot penalty before finishing the hole with a bogey. Ultimately, he wrapped up the tournament with a score of two-over-par, overshadowed by the incident that will likely be one of the strangest in his professional career.
Having clinched a major title at the Masters in 2011, Schwartzel is familiar with high-pressure situations. Since joining LIV Golf in 2022, he has been part of a circuit that continues to attract considerable attention in the golfing world, though this little fish tale is bound to fish for laughs long after the scorecards are signed.
