Hilton Head Island, SC - Billy Horschel's opening round at the RBC Heritage took an unexpected turn when his tee shot on one of the holes veered off course and struck a female spectator in the leg. Horschel immediately rushed to the woman's side to apologize for the wayward shot.
To his surprise, instead of expressing anger or seeking medical attention, the fan requested that Horschel sign her leg. Horschel, taken aback but willing to accommodate, obliged the unusual request, signing his name on the affected area. The moment was captured by several onlookers and quickly spread across social media.
While the incident caused a brief delay in play, Horschel continued his round, seemingly unfazed by the unexpected interaction. The fan appeared to be in good spirits after receiving the unique autograph. The event highlights the unpredictable nature of golf and the close proximity between players and spectators during tournaments.
Horschel Signs Fan's Leg After Errant Tee Shot at RBC Heritage
Golfer Billy Horschel had an unusual encounter at the RBC Heritage tournament on Thursday. After an errant tee shot struck a female spectator's leg, Horschel apologized and, at her request, signed her leg as a memorable souvenir. The incident occurred during the first round and drew a crowd of onlookers. Horschel's sportsmanship was praised despite the unfortunate mishap.