WATCH: PGA Tour Pro Produces One Of The Most Bizarre Putts You'll Ever See
Kevin Kisner's putt at the 1st not only finished short of the hole, but was then blown back 10-feet past him
Conditions at the RBC Heritage were breezy at best on Friday, with many, many players explaining how tough the wind was at Harbour Town. For Kevin Kisner though, perhaps he was dealt the toughest break of them all, with his putt on the 1st hole refusing to stay still as it covered a large amount of ground on the opening green.
Following a two-under-par first round, Kisner was looking to go low on day two as he chased down a fifth PGA Tour title. However, following a superb second shot at the opening hole, the American was faced with a 15-foot putt for a birdie.
What followed next can only be described as bizarre, with Kisner's ball rolling to the hole before a huge gust of wind fired it back. The end result was a 25-foot putt, some 10-foot longer than when he started.
Kiz just got robbed by a gust of wind. Rules official coming. Never seen this before!! @K_Kisner @RiggsBarstool @BarstoolLurch @FrankieBorrelli @BarstoolTrent pic.twitter.com/IBzE8NhL2hApril 15, 2022
The video, which was posted on Twitter by the user 'tbellucco8', sees Kisner's playing partner, Billy Horschel, throw his arms up in the air as his ball rolls back to the American's feet.
Following the strange putt, Kisner would two-putt for bogey, before going on to shoot a three-over-par round of 74 and a one-over-par tournament total. This meant he missed the level-par cut mark by just a stroke.
Along with Kisner, many professionals had their say on the conditions, with former Champion Golfer of the Year, Shane Lowry, stating: “It was tough out there. It’s so hard in the trees, and the wind’s swirling. It’s quite a strong wind as well.”
Along with Lowry, Joel Dahmen explained: "When you get in the trees and the houses, actually you’ll feel completely different on the tee than where your ball’s at. It’s really hard to actually just hit a golf shot when the wind is going one way and you’re standing on the tee, and the ball is going to do something completely different up there. So that was really difficult for me.”
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Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover weekend news and social media, as well as help look after Golf Monthly’s many buyers’ guides and equipment reviews.
Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.
Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?
Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°
Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Rocketballz Stage 2, 15°, 19°
Hybrid: Adams Super Hybrid, 22°
Irons: Mizuno MP54, 5-PW
Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°
Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
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