Billy Horschel Pokes Alligator on Golf Course at Cognizant Classic
Billy Horschel confronted an alligator on the golf course, shooing it away with a club during the Cognizant Classic tournament in Florida.
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During the opening round of the Cognizant Classic in Florida, golfer Billy Horschel encountered an alligator on the course and used a club to nudge it back into the water. Horschel, undeterred by the reptile, continued his game and finished the round with a score of 5-under par. He commented on his comfort around alligators, sharing that they are typically more afraid of humans unless provoked. Despite the unusual interruption, Horschel's performance kept him in the tournament, though he trails leader Jake Knapp by seven shots.
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Billy Horschel intervened because a police officer was unable to shoo the alligator away, and it was heading towards spectators near the rope line.
Horschel used a 60-degree wedge to poke the alligator, guiding it back into the water.
The encounter did not seem to negatively impact Horschel's performance, as he finished the round with a score of 5-under par.
Horschel grew up in Florida and is familiar with alligators. He mentioned that they are generally more afraid of humans unless provoked, which reflects his confidence in handling the situation.
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