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Desmond Targeted by Celtic Fan Protest at St Andrews
Police said tennis balls were thrown at Dermot Desmond during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, and no injuries were reported.
- On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Celtic shareholder Dermot Desmond faced an incident at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews when a group threw tennis balls toward him on the 15th green.
- Disgruntled Celtic fans reportedly orchestrated the disruption, with the group wearing balaclavas and black clothing while throwing tennis balls bearing Desmond's face onto the green.
- Playing alongside five-time major winner Brooks Koepka, the 76-year-old continued his round; Koepka missed a short birdie putt after the balls were cleared from the course.
- Although the group fled before Police Scotland could intervene, there were no reports of injuries, and Desmond left the course in a buggy with security present.
- A regular participant, Desmond has only missed one of the previous 24 editions of the event held at Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, and St Andrews; tournament organizers refused to comment.
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