Golfer Rory McIlroy hits ball into spectator's pocket

Rory McIlroy hit. his golf ball into a spectator's pocket on Friday. McIlroy's tee shot on the 14th hole of the Tour Championship hit a tree and dropped down

Rory McIlroy

Atlanta: Rory McIlroy hit. his golf ball into a spectator's pocket on Friday. McIlroy's tee shot on the 14th hole of the Tour Championship hit a tree and dropped down.


Rory McIlroy 

Fans tried to figure out where it was before one man realised it was in the front right pocket of his shorts.

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The World No 1 got a free drop under Rule 19-1-a — 'Ball in motion stopped or deflected by an outside agency' — and officials had to ensure the man hadn't moved when he found the ball in his pocket.

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