US EditionOpening Round at the Cognizant Classic Features Bird Feathers, Shots From the Mud and Hole-Outs
Ryan Gerard's tee shot on the par-3 seventh hole clipped a bird, sparking debate over the bird’s fate while Gerard saved par during the Cognizant Classic.
- During Round 1 at the Cognizant Classic, Ryan Gerard hit a tee shot that clipped a passing bird on the 207-yard, par-3 seventh at PGA National, with replays showing feathers in the air.
- A bird flew into the path of the ball shortly after Gerard made contact, causing the shot to clip it, as shown by video replays.
- Gerard's approach finished about 35 feet from the hole, setting up a par save, and he completed Round 1 with a 2-over 73.
- An AP update reported the ball struck and killed the bird, reviving comparisons to Randy Johnson's incident and sparking fan chatter.
- Accounts conflicted about the bird's condition, with some saying `I don't think the bird actually got hit,` and it wasn't clear if the bird was injured.
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Opening round at the Cognizant Classic features bird feathers, shots from the mud and hole-outs
There were some weird shots in Thursday's opening round at the Cognizant Classic. Ryan Gerard appeared to clip a bird with his tee shot on a par 3 — and still hit the green for a routine par.
Did Ryan Gerard Really Hit Bird With Tee Shot? Skeptics Question After Golfer Saves Par
Ryan Gerard / Cognizant Classic Golfer Ryan Gerard appeared to hit a bird with his opening shot from the tee box on the seventh hole at the Cognizant Classic in Florida. The supposed contact had little impact on the ball’s flight. It led many skeptics to question what they thought they’d seen. Thursday represented Day 1 of the tournament, which is being held on the Champion Course at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens. Gerard, the field’s…
PGA Tour Golfer Ryan Gerard Pulls A Randy Johnson - Obliterates Poor Bird With His Tee Shot
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Horrifying moment golfer Ryan Gerard hits an unsuspecting animal with his shot at PGA Tour event
Golfer Ryan Gerard was involved in a dreadful accident during the first round of the Cognizant Classic in Florida on Thursday, accidentally hitting a bird with a tee shot. The shocking moment happened at the par-three seventh hole. Gerard, the World No. 26, had his head down and eyes fixed on the ball as he began his swing, while the bird started to swoop down onto the course. Even so, what happened next was desperately unlucky. After Gerard hit…
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