Augusta, GA - Patton Kizzire provided one of the more memorable moments of the first round of the Masters, albeit not in the way he intended. After a wayward tee shot on the fifth hole, Kizzire's ball landed deep within the thick shrubs lining the fairway. Undeterred, the golfer assessed his options and decided to play the ball as it lay.
To get a clear view of the green and line up his shot, Kizzire crouched down on all fours and crawled through the dense foliage. Spectators looked on in amusement and admiration as he navigated the undergrowth. While the shot itself didn't result in a miraculous recovery, Kizzire's dedication and willingness to battle through adversity earned him applause from the gallery. The moment highlighted the demanding nature of Augusta National and the creative solutions golfers often need to employ to navigate the course's challenges. Kizzire finished the hole with a bogey and continued his round, hoping to improve his position on the leaderboard.
Kizzire's Unusual Shot: Crawls Through Shrubs at Masters
Golfer Patton Kizzire found himself in a tricky situation during the first round of the Masters tournament. After an errant tee shot on the fifth hole, Kizzire had to get creative. He was spotted on all fours, carefully lining up his next shot from deep within the shrubbery lining the fairway, showcasing the challenges of Augusta National.