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. <img title="Rory McIlroy" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2014/nov/14Rory-McIlroy-1.jpg" alt="Rory McIlroy" /> Rory McIlroy&nbsp;
Fans tried to figure out where it was before one man realised it was in the front right pocket of his shorts.
The World No 1 got a free drop under Rule 19-1-a &mdash; 'Ball in motion stopped or deflected by an outside agency' &mdash; and officials had to ensure the man hadn't moved when he found the ball in his 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

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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

Golfer Rory McIlroy hits ball into spectator's pocket

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