Overview

• A spectator’s fart was picked up at the 17th hole as world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler sent his ball toward the pin during the first round of The Open at Royal Portrush.
• Andrew Cotter and his co-commentator on Sky Sports erupted into uncontrollable laughter when the noise echoed through the broadcast.
• The audio clip quickly spread across social media platforms as fans shared and joked about the moment.
• Scheffler maintained his focus and finished his opening round at 3-under par, leaving him one shot shy of the clubhouse lead.
• The incident underlines the unpredictable nature of live sports coverage and how athletes navigate unplanned distractions.