Even the world's best golfers aren't immune to embarrassing moments on the course, as Scottie Scheffler proved during this year's Open Championship at Royal Troon.
The current world No. 1 made a hilarious admission during his post-round interview, revealing he'd accidentally passed wind at the most inopportune moment - right in the middle of his swing.
"It Just Slipped Out"
"I was addressing the ball on the 13th, and well... let's just say I had a bit of a bodily function issue," Scheffler told reporters with a sheepish grin. "It just slipped out mid-backswing. Not my finest moment."
The American star, known for his intense focus and near-mechanical swing, showed his human side with the unexpected confession that had the press corps in stitches.
Fart-Gate at The Open
Scheffler's admission quickly became one of the lighter moments of the championship, with fans and fellow players alike sharing their amusement on social media.
"That's the great thing about golf," Scheffler added. "No matter how serious you take it, the game - and your body - will always keep you humble."
The incident didn't seem to affect his performance, with Scheffler remaining firmly in contention heading into the weekend at the prestigious major.
Not the First Golfing Gaffe
This isn't the first time bodily functions have made headlines in professional golf:
- Tiger Woods once admitted to similar issues during tournaments
- John Daly famously blamed a chili dog for on-course digestive distress
- Several players have been caught by microphones in compromising moments
Scheffler's honesty about the incident has only endeared him further to fans, proving that even at the highest level, golf remains wonderfully human.
