‘Going to Get Banned’: Caddie’s Quick Tinkle at the Masters Triggers Shades of Sergio Garcia, Leaving Fans in Splits

The Masters Tournament could be a daunting event for many top golfers. So much so that some players forget some basic chores before entering the ropes, which leads to a comical act on the course. A similar incident recently occurred when Sergio Garcia answered nature’s call at a LIV Golf event, which attracted widespread criticism. But the actions were repeated at the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club, which left fans stunned.

Caddie answers his call live at the Masters Tournament

The third day of the tournament began with the follow-up rounds for the previous night, which included talented youngster Viktor Hovland’s holes. The Norwegian was on top of the standings after shooting 65 in the opening round.

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However, he fell by a few places after scoring over par on a weather-affected Friday. But his name continued to make the rounds in the golf community because of his caddie’s actions on the course.

Caught live on television, Hovland’s caddie, Shay Knight, was noticed urinating in the woods during the game. The substandard action was caught live on television, which certainly didn’t please fans on social media.

Having been in the circuit for more than fifteen years, the actions of Knight left fans aghast. Fans were quick to respond with their criticism in the comments section. “Masters officials gonna take that man to the woodshed,” a user said. “Dude probably going to get banned for this,” said another.

Others found the caddie’s actions amusing. “Watering the azaleas,” a netizen claimed. “That man needs a trophy too,” said another.

The news could be a distraction for Hovland, who seeks his first-ever major championship victory. The 25-year-old has never finished inside the top 20 in his three appearances on the Augusta National, a stat he’ll be willing to change this weekend.

Does Hovland’s caddie necessitate criticism like Sergio Garcia?

The sinful act is not new to the sport, with Spanish veteran Sergio Garcia caught doing the same activity in last month’s LIV Golf event. The 43-year-old, who’s also participating in the ongoing Masters, was spotted answering natural’s call amidst the cactus plants in LIV Tucson, which caught the ire of the golf community.

Being amongst the most divisive figures in the sport due to his antics, his actions were heavily criticized. The golfer eventually finished ninth at the event with a score of seven under par.