As the 151st Open Championship enters the weekend, people’s expectations are already through the roof. After all, the first two rounds of the tournament at Royal Liverpool have already given the golf world much to talk about, thanks to the blistering ways of Brian Harman, Tommy Fleetwood, and more.

Amidst the nail-biting action, however, an inadvertent act by a former major winner has sent fans into hysterics. Let’s dive in to find out more!

Major winning golfer’s embarrassing action takes the internet by storm

Five years ago, Francesco Molinari tasted major glory by winning the Claret Jug at Carnoustie Golf Links. That was his last-ever victory on European soil. On Thursday, Molinari descended upon Royal Liverpool in hopes of returning to his winning ways, but things ended up getting off to a not-so-memorable start for the Italian pro.

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On Friday, as the golfer hit his opening tee shot, the on-course mic caught him let slip a massive fart! The embarrassing mishap left fans who heard it in stitches, and has now gone viral on Twitter.

His eventual performance on the fairways wasn’t anything to rave about, either. After his first round 73 (2+), Molinari carded a disappointing 75 (4+). His score at the end of day 2 stood at 6-over 148, resulting in him missing the cut.

Golf fans react as Francesco Molinari’s almighty fart goes viral

Francesco Molinari may have missed the cut at Hoylake this year, but at least his first tee shot on Friday was a memorable one. Golf enthusiasts on Twitter have come up with the most hilarious reactions, with one smart-witted fan even comparing the 40-year-old’s slip-up to “grunting” in tennis.

The first two rounds of the 151st Open had many shocking moments, with fan favorites like Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and more missing the cut. Amidst these heartbreaks, Molinari’s action, albeit inadvertently, has brightened up fans’ spirits.

The ongoing major has proved to be a tough hurdle for many big names players, with Brooks Koepka, Scottie Scheffler, and Patrick Cantlay barely making the cut at 3-over. Defending champion Cam Smith was one shot below the cutline entering the 18th hole, but he made an eagle to make the cut at 2-over.

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What has been your favorite moment from the 2023 Open Championship so far? Which golfer are you rooting for to win the tournament? Let us know in the comments!