[Photo: Sky Sports]
Mike Tyson once famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” The same could go for taking a golf ball in the noggin.
Thankfully, that didn’t happen in this case, but Paul McGinley had a close call during Friday’s Sky Sports broadcast of the Amgen Irish Open. The former European Ryder Cup captain was on camera with co-worker Iona Stephen near the K Club’s practice green when a golf ball unexpectedly came into the picture.
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Fortunately, Paul and Iona were able to bob and weave to avoid a knockout blow. But while their quick reflexes were impressive, Iona’s quick response to the unnamed offender was even better. Have a look and listen:
https://twitter.com/SkySportsGolf/status/1964071910129414286
“Don’t worry, we forgive you, but you’re meant to be a pro,” Stephen says as McGinley chuckles.
Well played, Iona. And let this also serve as our latest PSA to always keep your head on a swivel at the golf course. Even when you’re around some of the best players in the world.
